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Teddy Bear 'GiGi' Returning to Space

Will Travel on the Ax-3 Private Mission

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Tom Patton
Jan 10, 2024
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In a continuation of the partnership between Axiom Space and Build-a-Bear Workshop, a furry fifth crew member will fly to space alongside the Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) astronauts in a launch planned no earlier than Jan. 17, from Florida. The teddy bear, named GiGi, will launch to space as the Ax-3 mission's zero-gravity indicator wearing Axiom Space's next…

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