To coincide with the 1-year anniversary of the Mars Curiosity Rover, NASA has partnered with Mattel, of all companies, to create…Mars Explorer Barbie! She is also Mattel’s Career of the Year Doll for 2013.

Last year, Mattel offered little girls the “I Can Be President” Barbie, so what do you think: Is this progress for the Barbie doll?

[via Cinema Blend]