Science off the Sphere: Yo-Yos in Space

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NASA Astronaut Don Pettit uses his off-duty time to practice his microgravity yo-yo skills.

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[Charlie Ocasek]

"Because I'm in space, and I can, I get to name these yo-yo tricks."

[babybirdhome]

"And of course there's gonna be a class of gals that won't be interested int hat and you won't impress them, but then those are the kind you don't want to be around."

"And of course there's gonna be some guys that won't be impressed because they don't like physics, and you don't wanna hang around those kind of guys anyway."

Hahaha, I love this guy! Practical advice too!

[Wrestlingboss45]

HOT DOG, LOOK AT THAT! haha I love this guy.

[Pedrum Sd]

so when im in space ill get to name my own sex positions :D like the 6 in orbit of 9

[SuperWhiteLightning8]

I want to try it so bad!

[megaman616]

ping pong in space would have crazy spins

[GreenLightMe]

So I was excited to see the Yo-Yo but what's that toy he's playing with? ; )

[manioo8]

Dat avatar

[ElMoShApPiNeSs]

The certain class of guys and gals

[CastrolJets]

You are in a beautiful place - why get nasty?

[CastrolJets]

Naah. you just need a smarter teacher!

[CastrolJets]

Awesome - wonderful stuff!