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Topic: SpaceX Crew-1 zero-g indicator: Grogu
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 46175
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-15-2020 10:06 PM
   
collectSPACE 'Baby Yoda' revealed as zero-g indicator on SpaceX Crew-1 missionThe astronauts who lifted off on SpaceX's first operational crewed mission for NASA are proving "this is the way." A few hours after launching to the International Space Station on Sunday (Nov. 15), the Crew-1 astronauts showed off their fifth crew member — a small plush doll of "The Child."  |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 46175
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-16-2020 11:42 AM
While it is not yet confirmed (better images are needed), this may be the zero-g indicator toy: |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3162
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 11-17-2020 04:52 AM
Looks right to me Robert. They are sold under different brand names by different sellers.Note that there are two larger versions of the same doll but I think the 6" version is the correct one. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1245
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 11-17-2020 08:15 PM
This is the only one I have seen with feet and such pink ears. It looks like it. |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2700
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 11-18-2020 06:29 PM
The Child has arrived at The Karst-onian. It appears to be the correct version as Robert posted. Although I think The Child is wondering what other space station is inside that curio.   
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 46175
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-19-2020 09:50 AM
Crew-1 commander Mike Hopkins was asked today about how The Child (aka baby Yoda) was selected. He answered, in part: We had just started watching the series and it is hard not to like baby Yoda. It seemed appropriate for our crew, as well. We like to have a lot of fun and we have been having a lot of fun. I think the ride into space was probably a little rougher than baby Yoda was used to, compared to what he rides normally. (Obviously, on that last point, the crew hasn't had a chance yet to watch Season 2.) |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 46175
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 11-20-2020 04:44 PM
The Child (#BabyYoda) has arrived... ...and he brought a couple of friends.  |
CMD_OVRD
Member Posts: 46
From: Dallas, TX
Registered: Jul 2009
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posted 11-21-2020 10:15 AM
Awesome collection! Looks like you nailed the correct Baby Yoda! |
CMD_OVRD
Member Posts: 46
From: Dallas, TX
Registered: Jul 2009
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posted 11-25-2020 11:14 AM
This is a photo posted by Mike Hopkins that I zoomed in on. I'd say this would confirm the correct baby Yoda zero-g indicator!  |
thisismills
Member Posts: 413
From: Michigan
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 11-26-2020 12:21 AM
Nice find, thanks for sharing. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1245
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 11-27-2020 09:15 PM
At least we know what his name is now!
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 46175
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-04-2021 10:23 AM
SpaceX photo (via Twitter): |
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