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Why the pictures of a four-year-old "astronaut" touch people all over the world

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While Melbourne was in its sixth pandemic lockdown, Andrew Rovenko began taking photos of his four-year-old daughter Mia in a spacesuit and a helmet made out of paper. What once began as a pastime has since become a viral hit, as the photos bring back memories of childhood for many.


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By Barbara Barkhausen

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While Melbourne was in its sixth pandemic lockdown, Andrew Rovenko began taking photos of his four-year-old daughter Mia in a spacesuit and a helmet made out of paper. What once began as a pastime has since become a viral hit, as the photos bring back memories of childhood for many.



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