Who is NASA's 'Mohawk Guy'?

Bobak Ferdowsi, the mission controller for NASA's Curiosity rover, became an overnight superstar thanks to his punk-rock hairdo and anti-corporate vibe

NASA's Bobak Ferdowski
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When NASA's multi-billion-dollar Curiosity rover safely touched down on Mars' surface on Sunday, one quirky scientist in Mission Control unknowingly became an internet star. Meet NASA systems engineer Bobak Ferdowsi, whose star-spangled, mohawked looks quickly won over swooning female fans. But who is "Mohawk Guy," exactly? Here's what you need to know about NASA's super-smart heartthrob:

Who is he?

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