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Astronaut Pikachu Explores the International Space Station in Viral Video
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Moneycontrol•09-10-2026, 13:23
Astronaut Pikachu Explores the International Space Station in Viral Video
- •A Pikachu plush toy spent 67 days aboard the International Space Station, becoming an unusual space traveller.
- •A newly surfaced video shows the popular Pokémon character taking a tour of the orbiting laboratory.
- •The playful footage highlights microgravity as Pikachu floats through different sections of the spacecraft alongside astronauts.
- •The crossover brings together space exploration and pop culture, offering a light-hearted look at life in orbit.
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The Astronaut Pikachu plush spent 67 days aboard the International Space Station, residing on the orbiting laboratory from April 11 to June 17, 2026.
The European Space Agency sent Pikachu to the ISS as part of an initiative with The Pokémon Company International to bring space science closer to children and families.
The Pikachu plush travelled to the International Space Station alongside ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot during her 2026 mission.
