Pikachu Spent 67 Days In Space As Part Of Pokémon X ESA Collaboration
A Pikachu plush spent 67 days in space as part of a collaboration between Pokémon and the European Space Agency, completing 1040 orbits of Earth. This collaboration is also being celebrated in Pokémon GO with the debut of Astronaut Pikachu, which will be available in one-star raids and through Timed Research during World Space Week 2026, from October 4 to 10. The event will also feature special gameplay at participating science and space museums across Europe, with Field Research and boosted wild encounters available during the opening week. The Pokémon Company's partnership with the European Space Agency aims to inspire future generations of explorers and spotlight ESA space exploration missions.
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Pokémon celebrates World Space Week with the European Space Agency
World Space Week runs from October 4 to 10, and Pokémon is taking part in the celebration this year! It is collaborating with the European Space Agency (ESA) and you can watch a special message below from astronaut Sophie Adenot below. New products celebrating Space Week and the ESA collaboration will be released through the ... Read more Source
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Pokémon partners with European Space Agency for World Space Week 2026
The Pokémon Company International and the European Space Agency are teaming up for World Space Week 2026, beginning Oct. 4, with a collaboration designed to spotlight ESA space exploration missions and inspire future generations of explorers. French astronaut Sophie Adenot helped launch the partnership after taking a special Pikachu plush to the International Space Station … Continue reading Pokém
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Pokémon GO World Space Week 2026 event adds Astronaut Pikachu
Pokémon GO will celebrate World Space Week 2026 with the debut of Astronaut Pikachu, a new costumed Pokémon that will be available from Oct. 4 at 12 a.m. through Oct. 10 at 11:59 p.m. local time. Astronaut Pikachu will appear in one-star raids and can also be encountered by completing free Timed Research, with Shiny … Continue reading Pokémon GO World Space Week 2026 event adds Astronaut Pikachu
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Pikachu Spent 67 Days In Space As Part Of Pokémon X ESA Collaboration
Pika! (Translation: "So connected to love").The Pokémon Company and European Space Agency (ESA) have announced a new collaboration to celebrate World Space Week (4th -10th October).As part of the collab, a special Pikachu plush was sent up to the International Space Station for a total of 67 days, from 11th April to 27th June 2026, completing 1040 orbits. We've yet to receive our own comment from
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Pokémon GO - World Space Week 2026 - Astronaut Pikachu Debut
Astronaut Pikachu will debut during World Space Week which takes place from Sunday, October 4th, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. to Saturday, October 10th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local time. Blast off with Ast...
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Pokémon GO to debut Astronaut Pikachu in European Space Agency event
Pokémon GO is teaming up with the European Space Agency for a space-themed celebration running from Oct. 4, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with special gameplay at participating science and space museums across Europe. Trainers visiting the featured locations will be able to encounter Astronaut Pikachu in one-star raids, with successful in-person raids offering a … Continue reading Pokémon GO to de
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European Space Agency Event: Astronaut Pikachu, Raids and Research
Pokémon GO is partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA) for an event featuring Astronaut Pikachu, research, and space-themed Pokémon. Museum gameplay runs from October 4, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with Field Research and boosted wild encounters available during the opening week. Astronaut Pikachu will appear in one-star raids at the participating museums from […] The post European Space Agenc
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Pokemon Go sent Pikachu to space for 67 days aboard ISS
A Pikachu plush spent 67 days aboard the International Space Station earlier this year, completing roughly 1,040 orbits of Earth before coming home.
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Pokémon GO partners with the European Space Agency - Astronaut Pikachu
Details for the Pokémon GO part of the European Space Agency collaboration have been revealed. Pokémon GO partners with the European Space Agency Get ready to blast off for adventure! Pokémon ...
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