YataLogic’s analysis
The key point of this case
Use a floating plush toy as a visible indicator of otherwise invisible microgravity.
From official information
Officially documented uses
- NASA introduces Rise as the Artemis II Moon Mascot and zero gravity indicator: a small plush toy that visually indicates when the spacecraft enters zero gravity or microgravity.
- Rise was designed by California third grader Lucas Ye, inspired by Apollo 8’s Earthrise.
- An SD card inside Rise stored 5,647,889 names collected through Send Your Name with Artemis. Artemis II launched on April 1, 2026 and concluded with splashdown on April 10.
YataLogic’s view of the challenge
Which challenge does this relate to?
A spacecraft’s entry into microgravity is not intuitively clear from screens or text alone, and viewers cannot see where participants’ names are carried on the mission.
Roles identified by YataLogic
The character’s job
- Float to visually indicate the onset of microgravity
- Carry an SD card containing 5,647,889 names
Application ideas from YataLogic
How could another business apply this?
Communicate an invisible state by mapping it to a character’s movement, posture or color.
Where is it used?
Microgravity indicator inside the Orion spacecraft
What could you measure?
These are example measures for your own application, not reported performance figures from the featured company.
- Recognize entry into microgravity from Rise floating
- Explain the meaning of the design inspired by Earthrise
Sources
- View the official page (opens in a new tab)svs.gsfc.nasa.gov
Source checked: 2026-09-02
Status documented in the source: Conducted in 2026