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Astronaut Pikachu Returns to Earth for Limited-Time Pokémon GO Event
entertainment6 days ago

Astronaut Pikachu Returns to Earth for Limited-Time Pokémon GO Event

A Pikachu plush that spent 67 days on the International Space Station has returned to Earth, triggering a limited-time collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company. Players can now catch 'Astronaut Pikachu' in Pokémon GO at specific European science and space museums until October 10, 2026. The event includes one-star raids and timed research tasks, with potential Shiny variants. This initiative is part of a broader World Space Week 2026 campaign featuring exhibitions across Europe through April 2027.

via Space|
#entertainment#european-space-agency#international-space-station
ESA and Pokémon Launch Europe-Wide Exhibition and Pokémon GO Event for World Space Week
entertainment-and-science20 days ago

ESA and Pokémon Launch Europe-Wide Exhibition and Pokémon GO Event for World Space Week

The European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company International have launched a major collaboration to promote space exploration during World Space Week (October 4–10, 2026). The partnership features a temporary exhibition across ESA sites and major European museums, exclusive merchandise, and a Pokémon GO event. A key highlight is a Pikachu plush that spent 67 days in orbit on the International Space Station with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, completing approximately 1,040 orbits.

via SoraNews24|
#entertainment-and-science#european-space-agency#pokemon
ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot Reports EuroSuit Prototype Needs Significant Improvements
space24 days ago

ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot Reports EuroSuit Prototype Needs Significant Improvements

European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot has tested the EuroSuit prototype aboard the International Space Station, concluding that the suit requires further development. The suit, designed for intravehicular activities during launch and landing, was delivered to the station in May 2026. Adenot noted that while the prototype offers initial feedback, it is not yet ready for operational use and needs improvements in fit and dexterity.

via Space|
#european-space-agency#eurosuit#international-space-station
Danish King Kickstarts Copenhagen's Space for Inspiration Conference
technology1 month ago

Danish King Kickstarts Copenhagen's Space for Inspiration Conference

King Frederik X opened the Space for Inspiration conference in Copenhagen, spotlighting Denmark's growing space industry and collaborations with the European Space Agency. The two-day event gathers researchers, companies and investors to explore health, materials, agri-food, and lunar construction in space, with Danish startups like Danish Graphene and Erletek showcasing homegrown innovation and highlighting Denmark's role in future space-enabled Earth applications.

via HOLA|
#danish-startups#denmark#european-space-agency
From cleaning a space toilet to leading Mars mission planning
science3 months ago

From cleaning a space toilet to leading Mars mission planning

Claire Parfitt, who once helped unpack a space toilet during a 14‑year‑old work placement at the National Space Centre, now leads ESA teams planning future human and robotic Mars missions and chairs the International Mars Exploration Working Group, with credits on ExoMars Rosalind Franklin and the SMILE mission as Europe prepares for the 2028 Rosalind Franklin launch and beyond.

via BBC|
#claire-parfitt#european-space-agency#exomars-rosalind-franklin-rover
Europe’s Module Powers Artemis II, signaling broader Moon-partnered ambitions
space6 months ago

Europe’s Module Powers Artemis II, signaling broader Moon-partnered ambitions

Artemis II’s Moon flyby benefited from the Airbus-built European Service Module, which provides propulsion, life-support and thermal control for Orion; the module performed flawlessly, underscoring Europe’s long-running role in human spaceflight and signaling ambitions to supply modules for Artemis III/IV and participate in the lunar Gateway through international cooperation.

via Nature|
#airbus#artemis-ii#european-service-module