NASA Astronaut Group 13 (the Hairballs) was a group of 23 astronauts announced by NASA on 17 January 1990.[1] The group name came from its selection of a black cat as a mascot, to play against the traditional unlucky connotations of the number 13.[2]
The Hairballs | |
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Year selected | 1990 |
Number selected | 23 |
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