ESA Teams Up with Pokémon to Make Space Science Fun for Everyone
A special Pikachu plush traveled to space to help teach kids about science through a new European museum exhibition.
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Astronauts often carry small mementos or mascots into space to represent their home countries or to connect with the public. Bringing a famous character like Pikachu is a modern take on this tradition, helping to make the work done on the space station feel more relatable to a global audience.
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