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Astronaut Brings Family Heirloom To Space On SpaceX Crew-13
A NASA astronaut flying on SpaceX's Crew-13 mission has carried a family heirloom into orbit, continuing a long tradition of astronauts taking personal keepsakes to space. The item's identity and the astronaut's name have not been detailed in available reporting, but the gesture is being shared as a warm human-interest story alongside coverage of the mission.
Why now: The personal, human-interest angle of a sentimental object flying to orbit on a new SpaceX crew mission is drawing attention.
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