By playing baseball alone in microgravity on board the International Space Station (ISS), Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata has literally elevated the game. In a captivating demonstration of physics in space, Wakata can be seen pitching, catching, and hitting a baseball with ease in zero gravity in a video that Elon Musk posted.
Wakata’s amusing experiment with motion and momentum in microgravity is shown in the video, which went viral very fast. The baseball’s effortless, frictionless glide captivated the audience, emphasising the special setting of space, where the lack of gravity creates a completely different playing field.
Wakata’s trip to the International Space Station was made possible by Elon Musk’s SpaceX program. Musk posted the video with the caption, “Baseball in space! Koichi Wakata with an incredible performance. The post sparked excitement among space enthusiasts and sports fans alike, with many calling for more such experiments in space entertainment.
Wakata, a veteran astronaut and sports enthusiast, has previously demonstrated various fun activities in space, helping to make science more engaging for the public. His latest stunt further highlights the incredible advancements in space travel and the possibilities of human life beyond Earth.
