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Orbital symbol guide
Mice
The mice symbolise vulnerable life shaped by scientific ambition, while their joyful “flying in circles” mirrors the crew’s adaptation. Their confinement also reflects the astronauts as “lab rats”, observed to advance future journeys.
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