Check your gravity with NASA's Artemis II zero-g indicator
Summary
NASA created a plush toy named Rise, which went on the Artemis II mission to the Moon and served as the zero-gravity indicator for the crew. Now, NASA is selling official Rise plush toys and related merchandise to raise funds for employee morale and to inspire space fans.Key Facts
- Rise is a plush toy designed by a 9-year-old named Lucas Ye in a NASA online contest.
- The toy represents “earthrise,” the view of Earth rising over the Moon first seen in 1968 by Apollo 8.
- The original Rise flew aboard the Artemis II spacecraft on a 10-day mission to the Moon and back.
- Rise wears a cap showing Earth and a rocket design symbolizing the Orion spacecraft.
- The official Rise plush is sold for $25 through NASA’s online store and includes similar design details as the flown toy.
- NASA also sells patches, pins, keychains, stickers, and clothing featuring Rise.
- The stuffed toy’s bottom pocket may hold an SD card with names of people signed up to fly on the Artemis II mission.
- Delivery can take up to eight weeks because of production schedules.
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