NASA's Artemis II mission has introduced a plush toy named Rise as its official zero-g indicator and mascot. Designed by Lucas Ye, a 9-year-old from California, Rise pays homage to the iconic 'earthrise' photograph first captured by the Apollo 8 crew in 1968. This collectible plush is available for purchase on the NASA Exchange website, with proceeds benefiting NASA's employee morale activities. Rise features a blue-and-green cap resembling the Earth rising over the Moon and incorporates designs that nod to the Orion spacecraft used in the Artemis II mission. Christina Koch, an Artemis II mission specialist, expressed the significance of Rise, stating that it resonates with the crew's mission values and ethos. The plush toy not only serves as a fun collectible but also aims to inspire the next generation of space explorers.