Perrotto’s mother Rebecca responded to Musk’s answers, “I wish she was here to see this.” Elon Musk/X For her final question, Perrotto asked if “Asteroid,” a Shiba Inu zero-gravity indicator — a plush toy used to signal the onset of microgravity — that she designed for the Polaris Dawn space mission, could become the official mascot for SpaceX. The post garnered nearly two million views on the social media platform, with tens of thousands of likes. On Thursday afternoon, Musk fulfilled the late teen’s wish by replying directly to the post, answering all eight questions in order. Musk revealed that he is not making his own phone, but confirmed his plans to expand the Tesla Diner and introduce new games. He shared that his favorite anime is “Your Name,” a Japanese romantic fantasy film, and noted that he has been to Japan “several times” — highlighting Kyoto and the teamLab art collective as his favorite places to visit. With a simple “OK” and a smiley face, Musk agreed to name her plushie the space company’s official mascot, turning her final question into a lasting tribute that honored her imagination. Rebecca responded to Musk’s answers with a tear-jerking, “I wish she was here to see this.” Filed under