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SpaceX‘s historic Crew-1 flight is currently on its way to the International Space Station, and there is one unexpected guest, Baby Yoda, or technically “The Child” from The Mandalorian. Why? It’s being used as a zero-gravity indicator to let Commander Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker from NASA and Soichi Noguchi from Japan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency, when they’ve reached a microgravity environment. Read more for a video and additional information.
The four astronauts are set to dock with the International Space Station on Monday (November 16) at approximately 11 p.m. EST, and after arriving, they will join other members to form the Expeditions 64 and 65 crews during their planned six-month stay.
- Cute Collectible - Features a charming Mandalorian Grogu figure, aka Baby Yoda buildable toy, from Star Wars: The Mandalorian, complete with all of...
- Build and Display - Bring Grogu to life when playing, with a posable head, mouth, and ears allowing for a range of lovable expressions
- Gearshift Accessory - The set also includes a gearshift knob from the Razor Crest spaceship – the Child's favorite toy – which can be placed in...
As we get more views inside the cabin, we will have to keep an eye out and see if we might spot him again,” said NASA mission commentator Leah Cheshier.
