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Idaho Spudnik Satellite Mission Patch Ping Pong Ball

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  • Dimensions: 4 cm diameter; weight: 2.7 grams.
  • Material: Celluloid
  • Double sided printing available for a small additional cost
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Creator Tip: To ensure the highest quality print, please note that this product's customisable design area measures 2 cm x 2 cm.

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Idaho Spudnik Satellite Mission Patch Ping Pong Ball

Idaho Spudnik Satellite Mission Patch Ping Pong Ball

A humourous depiction of a potato as a satellite dubbed "Spudnik-1," with forks serving as antenna, in orbit around the earth. Features the Spudnik-1 mission patch superimposed on a starry background. I have met people who do not believe Idaho is a real place. Others know it it is somewhere in flyover territory, but can not place it any better - "Isn't that somewhere near Nebraska?" Mostly, people just think it is a backward place. Not true! Idaho has a space program and placed a satellite in orbit. The scientists and engineers at the Idaho Space Authority dubbed it the Idaho Geosynchronous Agriculture and Forest Fire Observation Tuber, or IGAFFOT for short. IGAFFOT does not exactly roll off the tongue so the governor sponsored a satellite naming contest among the state's elementary school students. There were a number of suggestion including Tater Tot, but almost 99 percent of the students suggested Spudnik; and so it was. During a television interview the director of the Idaho Space Authority explained that potatoes make wonderful observation platforms as they can be mass-produced locally and generally have several eyes. In addition, when the orbit decays the tuber is re-entry baked by friction with the atmosphere. All you need if you find one of these satellites after it comes down is butter, salt and pepper; with maybe a bit of sour cream.

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The product is good and comes as expected. Nothing spectacular but does the job well with no faults. Printing was good only the smallest of details are a bit hard to see but was expected anyway
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Absolutely perfect! Seller was quick to respond and assist to my question. Can’t wait to use these for my engagement party! .
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By T.9 January 2020Verified Purchase
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I ordered these as a gift. But was so impressed with the quality I ended up keeping 2 for myself! Amazing work and fast shipping. Arrived before scheduled delivery date! Superb!!! 100% satisfied! A+ printing!
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Product ID: 256421270203948754
Posted on 22/02/2015, 8:15 AM
Rating: G