Sloth interrupts livestream and becomes ‘the star’ during rocket launch to Jupiter


The fuzzy creature sat in tall grass at eye level with the camera. It appeared to be gazing just past the camera as a rocket was poised for launch behind it. — ESA - European Space Agency/Facebook

A photo-bombing sloth interrupted the livestream of a rocket launch to Jupiter from French Guiana and stole the hearts of viewers.

The fuzzy creature sat in tall grass at eye level with the camera. It appeared to be gazing just past the camera as a rocket was poised for launch behind it.

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