Congratulations, internet: The Mannequin Challenge finally made it to space

They took the challenge to new heights. Literally.

These astronauts took the mannequin challenge to new heights. Literally.

Thomas Pesquet, a European Space Agency astronaut currently onboard the International Space Station for a six-month mission, tweeted a video of himself and the station's other five crewmembers doing the viral challenge in space.

Watch their other-worldly take on the viral trend below.

In case you were concerned about the video missing "Black Beatles," another Twitter user has your back.

Okay, that's it. This challenge is officially over.

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