NASA's Computerized Astronaut Recruitment Advisor, also known by her shorthand name C.A.R.A., is a major character in the 2019 Apple TV series Snoopy in Space.
Appearance
The C.A.R.A. mainly appears as a blue screen with two beady eyes, a pointy nose and mouth (a face much like Frieda's). Being a computer, she is very intelligent and knows a lot about the space program and the hard work that goes into being an astronaut.
Personality
The C.A.R.A. first appears in "Mission 2: Training", guiding Snoopy (in disguise) through training after he sneaks into the Astronaut Training Facility. She gets annoyed when Snoopy demands luxuries in the centrifuge believing it's a first-class flight and kicks him out, saying he's not fit to become an astronaut. However, when she sees that Snoopy has risked blowing his cover to save Woodstock during a training exercise, she is impressed by his bravery and announces him as the newest NASA astronaut. She also recruits Charlie Brown and his friends to help at Mission Control.
The C.A.R.A. guides Snoopy and Woodstock through their various tasks during their missions in space, and also gives advice and assistance to Charlie Brown and his friends when they need it.
Trivia
- This character is the second robot to appear in the Peanuts franchise, and the first fully sentient one. The first robot overall in the franchise is the one in "Snoopy's Robot", an episode of The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show.
- She is also one of the many characters in the series to have a pointed nose; the others being Frieda, Lila, Lydia, Peggy Jean, Babette, Jaques, Dolly, Janice Emmons, Melody-Melody, Mimi, Evelyn, Mary Jo, Nell, Charlotte Braun, The Four Princesses, The Cheerleading Squad and Heather.