Why did the rooster go to space? No, it's not the beginning of a bad joke -- but you'll find the answer in the video above.
The Galo de Barcelos ("Rooster of Barcelos") is a national Portuguese emblem that represents honesty, integrity, trust and honor. It originated from the tale of a dead rooster that saved a falsely-accused man who was sentenced to death.
Portugal is covered with symbols of the brightly-painted rooster, but this might be the first one in space.
As a result of the initiative of 3D enthusiast Marco Neiva and local support, a figurine of the Galo de Barcelos soared to heights of over 33,000 feet.
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