The European Space Agency (hereafter, ESA) announced a collaboration with Pokémon for World Space Week 2026.
Sharing a common vision to inspire young people, attention centers on what kind of collaboration the two will present.

Pokémon at World Space Week!? ESA and Pokémon Announce Collaboration

On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, ESA announced it will collaborate with Pokémon during World Space Week running from Sunday, October 4 to Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Anne-Sophie Bradelle (@asbradelle), Head of the ESA Communication Department, stated: "Rooted in shared values of curiosity and imagination, this collaboration supports ESA's ambition as set out in Strategy 2040."

ESA has turned wonder about space into adventure, unraveling countless unknowns and sharing that knowledge with humanity.
Across generations, Pokémon has inspired a spirit of adventure, encouraging discovery and exploration through gameplay experiences.
Because both parties share the belief that discovery—whether in science or imagination—begins with curiosity, this collaboration is a natural fit.

In this announcement, ESA humorously remarked, "Fans might already be tempted to don their space helmets and ready their Pokédexes."
We can look forward to a fun, humor-filled collaboration during World Space Week.
You can check details of this announcement on the official ESA website.

Comment From Anne-Sophie Bradelle, Head of the ESA Communication Department

Working with Pokémon, a brand with such a rich and imaginative world, represents a unique opportunity for ESA to connect broad audiences with space through creative storytelling.
Rooted in shared values of curiosity and imagination, this collaboration supports ESA’s ambition, as set out in Strategy 2040, to inspire Europe, especially young people and future generations.

Official ESA Website

For World Space Week 2026, we're teaming up with Pokémon to unite space exploration and a universe of imagination.

More to come soon⚡️ https://t.co/fbjw1D6s7f #WorldSpaceWeek2026 #PokemonxESA pic.twitter.com/n3vXofEVwe

— European Space Agency (@esa) August 4, 2026