SpaceX First Mascot

Before Asteroid, there was Jude. The first plush to fly on a SpaceX Crew Dragon as an official zero‑g indicator during the Inspiration4 mission. Jude wasn’t just any toy — it was the original SpaceX space dog, representing hope and childhood dreams through St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

When Crew Dragon reached orbit, Jude floated freely — ears flopping in microgravity — and the world watching live knew they had made it to space. Named for St. Jude, modeled after facility dogs Puggle and Huckleberry who comfort kids during treatment.

While newer mascots came later, Jude was the pioneer that started it all. The true first SpaceX mascot — a symbol of resilience, generosity, and joy for those facing life’s hardest moments.

Official replicas funded St. Jude; the Inspiration4 mission helped raise over $240M for research and care. Jude stands with the most meaningful zero‑G indicators in modern spaceflight.