{"product_id":"rise-buddy-artemis-ii-zero-gravity-indicator-plush","title":"Rise Buddy Plush | Artemis II Zero Gravity Indicator","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plush that flew around the Moon is now a Celestial Buddy. Celestial Buddies Rise Buddy is a 5-inch moon plush based on Rise, the zero gravity indicator that floated aboard NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its soft moon body, friendly face, and signature blue-and-green Earth cap, Rise Buddy captures the spirit of the little mascot that rode with four astronauts to a record-breaking 252,756 miles from Earth. It's a cuddly piece of space history for your shelf, desk, or nightstand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Artemis II zero gravity indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA zero gravity indicator, or zero-g indicator, is a small plush that rides along with astronauts. When it starts to float, the crew knows they've reached weightlessness. Snoopy flew as the indicator on the uncrewed Artemis I in 2022, and Rise took the job for Artemis II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtemis II launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, carrying Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen aboard the Orion spacecraft Integrity. On April 6, the crew swung around the far side of the Moon and broke the human distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970, then splashed down in the Pacific off San Diego on April 10. Rise floated alongside them, carrying an SD card with the names of more than 5.6 million people from around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by a second grader, inspired by Earthrise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRise was designed by Lucas Ye, a second grader from Mountain View, California, whose entry was chosen from more than 2,600 submissions from over 50 countries in NASA's Moon Mascot challenge. His design pays tribute to Earthrise, the famous 1968 photo of Earth rising over the lunar horizon taken by the Apollo 8 crew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRise's cap shows Earth rising over the Moon, and the stars on its bill form the constellation Orion, a nod to the spacecraft that carried the crew. Christina Koch said the design resonated with the crew because their mission mirrors Apollo 8's.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Little Earth to Rise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRise Buddy is the second zero gravity indicator to join the Celestial Buddies family. The first, Little Earth Buddy, spent 519 days aboard the International Space Station. The astronauts loved Little Earth so much that they extended its mission. Now Rise Buddy carries that legacy from low Earth orbit all the way to the Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy you'll love this cute moon plush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the real Artemis II zero gravity indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that flew around the Moon in April 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthrise-inspired cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in blue and green, with an Orion constellation star field on the bill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\" x 4\" x 5\" size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that's perfect for hugging, display, or a desk buddy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper-soft, huggable plush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the classic Celestial Buddies style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA collectible piece of space history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that pairs with Little Earth Buddy and the full Celestial Buddies lineup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perfect space gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRise Buddy is a meaningful gift for future astronauts, NASA fans, teachers, and anyone who stayed up to watch Artemis II. Because Rise was designed by a kid, it's an especially inspiring gift for young dreamers, and a great way to start conversations about the Moon, Earthrise, and the next chapter of human spaceflight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestial Buddies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62886075957407,"sku":"CB119","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0394\/5975\/0047\/files\/Rise_1b133726-74f5-476f-a738-f83f9e1f8352.png?v=1793118549","url":"https:\/\/celestialbuddies.com\/products\/rise-buddy-artemis-ii-zero-gravity-indicator-plush","provider":"Celestial Buddies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}