Dungeons & Dragons Left Impressed After Astronaut Shows How to Roll a D20 in Zero-G, Proving 'Roleplaying in Space Is Absolutely Possible'

German astronaut Rabea Rogge, on SpaceX's Fram2 mission in 2025, successfully demonstrated rolling a D20 die in zero gravity, proving that "roleplaying in space is absolutely possible." During her three-day mission, which focused on researching Earth's poles, Rogge experimented with a glass D20 and found the best method was to throw, then catch, and read the number. Her unique experiment garnered widespread excitement, including from the official Dungeons & Dragons account, which jokingly declared all space rolls critical successes. Dice manufacturer World of Dice also expressed immense joy, calling it a surreal moment to see their product orbiting Earth. Rogge, a self-proclaimed "pen and paper nerd," suggested that future zero-G D&D sessions could benefit from magnetized game pieces. She drew parallels between rigorous astronaut training and D&D scenarios, emphasizing shared adventurous spirit.