Is Kai Cenat going to space in 2027? Streamer reveals ambitious livestreaming plans

Kai Cenat has revealed that he wants to take his livestreaming content beyond Earth by working with astronauts and space experts. On October 8, 2026, the Twitch star discussed the idea during a livestream and said he was already putting a team together. He hopes to begin the project in 2027, although he admitted that a trip to space may take longer. The announcement drew mixed reactions on X, with some fans excited about the idea and others comparing it to IShowSpeed’s earlier plans.Kai Cenat wants to take livestreaming into spaceAn X user named @scubaryan_ shared a 33-second clip from Kai Cenat’s October 8 livestream. In the video, the two-time Streamer of the Year winner explained that his plans for 2027 involve more than his usual online content.“2027, we are going to reach for the stars,” Kai said before explaining what he meant by the phrase.“By reach to the stars, I mean we are going to focus on going to space,” he added.Kai made it clear that the trip was still in the planning stage. He said he was bringing together astronauts and people who study space to explore the idea. He also suggested that viewers would get to follow parts of the process through his livestreams.“I am putting together a bunch of astronauts and people who can study space,” Kai explained.The streamer did not confirm a launch date, name a spaceflight company or reveal how the trip would happen. He also admitted that the project might not take place in 2027.His comments suggest that he wants to turn the preparation itself into content rather than simply announce a trip after everything has been arranged.The idea quickly drew reactions on X. Some fans joked that Kai’s associate Reggie was encouraging him to take things to another level. Others suggested that he contact Elon Musk or watch the International Space Station’s existing online streams.One user, @Taemadeit_, wrote, “Ain't gon lie Reggie really got this man leaving the planet 🤣”Another user, @Crimpson2003, joked, “Maybe Elon can send him up in a test rocket.”Some viewers also pointed out that fellow streamer IShowSpeed had previously spoken about wanting to livestream from space.IShowSpeed previously talked about livestreaming from spaceKai is not the first popular streamer to express interest in taking his content beyond Earth. In December 2024, YouTuber Jon Youshaei interviewed Darren “IShowSpeed,” who discussed his own idea of livestreaming from space.During the conversation, IShowSpeed said he wanted to contact Elon Musk about making the project possible. He also talked about streaming while travelling on a plane.“One day I want to do a stream in space, once I get in contact with Elon Musk,” IShowSpeed said.He explained that he had several ideas for future content but believed Musk could help him explore the technology needed to make them happen.The comments resurfaced after Kai shared his own plans, prompting comparisons between the two creators.However, neither streamer has announced a confirmed spaceflight as part of these plans. Kai has only said that he is assembling a team and may document the process online.You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.