# A beloved moon toy named "Rise" is serving as a zero-gravity indicator.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-06 · Space.com*

## Key points

- Artemis 2 includes a toy named 'Rise' as a zero-gravity indicator on the mission.
- 'Rise' carries a microchip containing names of space fans who signed up for the mission.
- Artemis 2 continues the tradition of daily wakeup songs played by Mission Control.
- The Artemis 2 crew publicly reacted when Mission Control cut off 'Pink Pony Club' before the chorus.

[Read the full story on Space.com](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/moon-music-heres-a-spotify-playlist-of-the-artemis-2-crews-wakeup-songs)

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