Astronaut helps Coldplay debut new single via International Space Station

The band have been teasing the track for more than a week.

Coldplay have premiered their new single with the help of French astronaut Thomas Pesquet on board the International Space Station (Coldplay/PA)

By Alex Green, PA Entertainment Reporter

Coldplay have premiered their new single with the help of French astronaut Thomas Pesquet on board the International Space Station (ISS).

A special performance of Higher Power featuring dancing alien holograms was sent up to Mr Pesquet, who gave the track its first play after midnight on board the station.