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ESA and Pokémon send Pikachu plush to International Space Station

The European Space Agency partners with The Pokémon Company to inspire young explorers during World Space Week 2026.

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What to know

  • ESA and Pokémon Company partnered during World Space Week 2026 to inspire young space explorers through an astronaut Pikachu initiative.
  • A special Pikachu plush reached the International Space Station aboard ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot's mission.
  • The collaboration includes a Europe-wide exhibition and astronaut-themed Pikachu experiences.

European Space Agency (ESA) Partnership initiatorThe Pokémon Company International Partnership partnerSophie AdenotSophie Adenot ESA astronaut

ESA and Pokémon send Pikachu plush to International Space Station
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    ESA confirms Pikachu plush reached ISS with astronaut Sophie Adenot

    The ESA announces that the special Pikachu plush has travelled to the International Space Station with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot as part of World Space Week 2026 initiatives to inspire young explorers.

    “A special Pikachu plush has even travelled to the International Space Station with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot!”
    — ESA
    • esa.int

      Pokémon is heading to space with ESA. 🚀⚡ For #WorldSpaceWeek2026, Pokémon and ESA are teaming up to inspire the next generation of explorers. A special Pikachu plush has even travelled to the International Space Station with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot! (Credits: ESA/NASA S. Adenot)

      esa.intBluesky2d ago256▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    ESA and Pokémon Company announce partnership with ISS Pikachu mission

    The European Space Agency and The Pokémon Company International reveal a collaboration that sends a special Pikachu plush to the International Space Station and includes a Europe-wide exhibition and astronaut-themed Pikachu experiences.

    1. 2 outlets ESA, Pokémon Unveil Europe Exhibition, Astronaut Pikachu

      first by Mirage News, 5d ago · also European Space Agency

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    2. 1 outlet European Space Agency Event: Astronaut Pikachu, Raids and Research

      first by Pokémon GO Hub, 3d ago

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