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NASA’s mohawk guy takes over cyber space

Posted On Wednesday, August 08, 2012 at 09:10:42 AM

Engineer Bobak Ferdowsi’s haircut made him an internet sensation
With his shaved stars dyed yellow, red-tinged mohawk and ear-to-ear grin, it didn't take long for NASA engineer Bobak Ferdowsi to become an Internet sensation when he was pictured celebrating the Mars Curiosity landing, reports The Daily Mail.

The scientist captivated viewers almost as much as the space mission on Monday night. Within minutes, satirical memes flooded online and his Twitter account shot to having 27,000 followers.

Ferdowsi is flight director at NASA in Pasadena, California - but unfortunately for his new fan base, he has an 'awesome' girlfriend. Ferdowsi took his instant celebrity status in his stride, tweeting on Monday: 'If my mohawk gets a few more people excited about science and this mission, that’s awesome.'

He studied at the American School in Tokyo, Japan, University of Washington and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Along with tweets following the successful launch, he said he changes his hair for every mission.







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