U.S. Space & Rocket Center has officially introduced its new astronaut mascots, Apollo and Artemis, after more than 2,000 people participated in a public naming contest.
The mascots were unveiled Tuesday at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration, where Rocket Center leaders announced the winning names selected through a social media vote.
Officials said the pair is designed to strengthen community outreach and create a recognizable new presence for educational programs and public events…