As a classified flight, not much is officially known about what the astronauts did while in orbit, however one thing the STS-38 crew did do was photograph Barbie floating in front of a window with the Earth below as her backdrop. This Barbie Space Discovery Space Station Playset features a Barbie space explorer doll, her puppy and more than 20 other pieces to inspire kids to explore and experiment. Chelsea doll and her puppy can bring play to any planet with this rocket ship-themed playset that features 4 play spaces: the large rocket ship, a glittery slide to the surface, monkey bars and a rocket ship-shaped swing! When given the same attention as a real baby, she produces over 20 different noises, including coos, babbles, and chuckles. While the first woman went to space in 1963, NASA did not allow women to join their astronaut corps until 1978, and as such, Barbie started her astronaut career at a time when it was generally not possible for women to do so.

Blast off to new worlds with the Barbie Space Discovery Space Station playset and inspire imaginations! The pair of "Space Discovery" dolls that debuted July 18 at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. With some water and astronaut-style puppy food, Chelsea doll can take care of her adorable pet after a long day of space play! These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. The space explorers are dressed for their mission -- Chelsea small doll wears a silvery dress with spacesuit details and white moon boots, and both she and her pet puppy have space helmets they can take on and off!The Miss Astronaut set included a silvery spacesuit much like those worn by the Mercury and Gemini astronauts of her time.

This box from 1994 Astronaut Barbie is in the Museum’s collection, along with the corresponding doll. Fun space station accessories for Barbie include a chair, test tubes, a microscope, a plant experiment, astronaut food and laptop, plus items for the puppy like a puppy bed and food bowl. The crew Denison was helping to train at the time — STS-38 commander Dick Covey, pilot Frank Culbertson and mission specialists Carl Meade, Bob Springer and Sam Gemar — spent hours at a time in the simulator, so finding Barbie offered a small break, as well as a source of levity. This collectible Barbie doll is sculpted to Samantha’s likeness and features articulation for endless posing possibilities.

By the mid-1980s, the idea of a woman in space (plastic or human) was nothing new, but this was the first time that a Black Barbie doll became an astronaut. The playset features Barbie space explorer doll, her puppy and more than 20 out-of-this-world pieces that inspire kids to explore and experiment.

Barbie doll wears a spacesuit with iconic pink touches and comes with 10 themed accessories, including a view-changing helmet and rolling space rover! Barbie will entice children, particularly those who are interested in space and science, to explore the possibilities. If you have a non-BNPL balance, you will still need to make at least your minimum payment as shown on your statement.Kids and fans ages 3 years and older will want them all (each sold separately, subject to availability). A Barbie flag and three packs of astronaut food (non-edible) set her mission on a course for success! Makes a great gift for ages 3 years old and up, especially those shooting for the stars, space and discovery!