Juno spacecraft figures

The figures are three figurines designed to resemble minifigures, as part of LEGO and NASA's partnership to inspire children to explore mathematics, science and technology. They have been placed on the Juno spacecraft, which has headed to Jupiter to study the planet. Together, these minifigures cost 2.09 billion U.S. dollars and 95 cents.
== Figures ==
* Jupiter: was the king of the Roman gods and husband to Juno. He carries a lightning bolt to symbolise him also being god of lightning.
* Juno: was a Roman goddess and wife of Jupiter. She holds a magnifying glass to symbolise her search for the truth.
* Galileo Galilei: was a Italian astronomer who made many famous scientific discoveries, including many regarding Jupiter.
Unlike standard minifigures, all the figurines are molded in unpainted aluminum to endure the harsh conditions of space flight. Due to the lack of color, the figurines' faces are carved into their heads. The figurines are also molded in single pieces with no articulation and no separable pieces.
== NASA press release ==
== Sources ==
* National Aeronautics and Space Administration1
*PhantomStrider's video on Rarest Lego Minifigures2
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