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I recently wrote to the fabulous
SpaceX space exploration company about the similarity of their logo and that of Spacex toys. I got a reply!
Hi Paul, Thank you for your note and interest in SpaceX. Yes,
I've seen the old "SpaceX" toys around here on people's walls. I don't know if
there is a connection or not. Lots of "X" in the New Space world - X Prize, X
cor. Stay tuned. It is going to be another busy year for us!
Sincerely,
Roger G. Gilbertson Media Coordinator SpaceX -
Space Exploration Technologies
1 Rocket Road,
Hawthorne CA 90250Main 310.363.6000 Desk
310.363.6446 Fax 310.363.6001
Hey Paul:
ReplyDeleteStrange bit of Karma in the address for SpaceX -
Space Exploration Technologies:
Hawthorne, California was where Mattel had it's head office and assembly facilities in the late 1960's - during the height of popularity for their Major Matt Mason line of figures...