Science & Space
ESA and Pokémon launch Europe-wide exhibition with astronaut Pikachu
ESA and The Pokémon Company International will stage a Europe-wide exhibition and astronaut Pikachu experience in October 2026.
What happened
ESA and The Pokémon Company International have launched an official collaboration for World Space Week 2026, running from 4–10 October. The partnership includes a Europe-wide exhibition and an astronaut Pikachu experience, according to the organisations.
Why it matters
The collaboration links ESA’s space outreach with a globally recognised entertainment franchise, likely giving the 2026 World Space Week programme a broader public-facing format across Europe.
Source: ESA