Pokémon GO partners with the European Space Agency - Astronaut Pikachu
Pokémon GO has partnered with the European Space Agency, with details of the collaboration now available. As part of this partnership, a Pikachu plush was sent to space, where it spent 67 days aboard the International Space Station, completing roughly 1,040 orbits of Earth. This unique endeavor was first reported by dexerto, which revealed the plush's extended stay in space. The partnership is also being promoted through the introduction of Astronaut Pikachu in Pokémon GO.
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- First reported by PocketMonsters.net on September 19, 2026.
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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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