‘Space Gal’ Emily Calandrelli launches into the Marvel Universe this week on Disney Jr.'s 'Iron Man' series (exclusive)
Emily Calandrelli, the science‑communicator known online as “The Space Gal,” will voice a new character, Astronaut Amy, in the upcoming episode “The Iron Friends in Space” of Disney Jr.’s animated series *Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends*.
Emily Calandrelli, the science‑communicator known online as “The Space Gal,” will voice a new character, Astronaut Amy, in the upcoming episode “The Iron Friends in Space” of Disney Jr.’s animated series *Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends*. The episode, set in a moon‑themed museum, shows Amy meeting younger versions of Tony Stark, Riri Williams, Amadeus Cho and Vision as they explore holographic displays of the Moon and other space artifacts.
Calandrelli’s cameo follows her career of turning complex science into engaging content. She has produced educational videos, books and television shows, and appeared on the Netflix revival of *Bill Nye Saves the World*. In the preview clip Disney shared with Space.com, Amy shares facts about lunar exploration while the heroes solve a problem that is scaled down for a younger audience.
The appearance is part of Disney’s effort to blend real‑world science with its superhero lineup, giving kids a relatable, authentic space expert. It also dovetails with the series’ planned expansion next summer into *Marvel’s Avengers: Mightiest Friends*, which will add characters such as Captain America, Hulk, Black Panther, Black Widow and Thor.
Calandrelli’s role follows her recent historic flight aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard, where she became the 100th woman to
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Original publication: 13 October 2026 20:30
