Watch 'You Can Play All Positions': Astronaut Koichi Wakata's Zero-Gravity Baseball At ISS Sends Internet Into Frenzy

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Astronaut Koichi Wakata posted a clip on X, formerly Twitter, where he could be seen playing baseball effortlessly and enjoying it solo. He pitches, hits and catches the ball while floating in microgravity inside the JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) module of the International Space Station (ISS). The video has taken the internet by storm, garnering more than a lakh views.

He captioned the 28-second video post, saying,“It's baseball season - the @MLB season opener is kicking off in Japan. During Expedition 68 I played a solo game of baseball. In microgravity you don't need a whole team, you can play all of the positions!” The clip showcases the physics involved and impressive sportsmanship.

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The SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted to the viral video and posted Wakata's clip on his X handle.

'Japan plays great baseball'

Colonel Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to command the International Space Station (ISS) and a worldwide renowned figure in space exploration, shared Wakata's video, stating, "That's friend @Astro_Wakata inside the @JAXA_en module of the International Space Station - Japan plays great baseball!Japan plays great baseball!”

Hadfield worked as a tactical fighter pilot with the Canadian Armed Forces, where he flew more than 70 types of aircraft. His remarkable skills gained him the distinction of Top Test Pilot in both the US Air Force and Navy, and he became part of Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame.

Netizens have showcased massive interest with amusement seeing the display of incredible baseball activity in zero gravity. One of the users said,“Only in space can you be the pitcher, batter, and fielder at the same time!”

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