🌕 The Zero Gravity family just got a little bigger.
Rise: A moon plushie dreamed up by an 8-year-old inspired by the Apollo 8 Earthrise photo — floated aboard Artemis II as the mission's Zero Gravity Indicator.
Sound familiar? 😉
Our own Little Earth did the same thing on SpaceX Dragon back in 2019... He was supposed to go back home the next week, but the astronauts loved him so much that he was invited to stay on board!
We couldn't be more proud to welcome Rise to the cosmos. Welcome aboard, little guy. You're in good company. 🚀✨
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🚀 Kids love to see Little Earth in action as a “zero-gravity indicator” for Crew Dragon!! Bring space closer to home with your own Little Earth Buddy: Link in bio.
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Buckle up — we're doing the whole solar system in 30 seconds and our Buddies are leading the tour. 🚀
From Mercury (the speedy one) to Neptune (the windy one) — every planet in our solar system has a personality, and every planet has a Buddy.
Drop your favorite in the comments below.
The Complete Set of Buddies is available at the link in bio — currently on sale. It's the ultimate gift for the space lover in your life (or, let's be honest, yourself).
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While you're going about your Thursday, a @nasa spacecraft is quietly swinging past Mars at 4,400 km to steal a little gravitational energy. Totally normal stuff.
This month, the Psyche spacecraft performs a Mars gravity-assist flyby — using Mars' gravity as a slingshot to accelerate toward the metal-rich asteroid Psyche, where it'll arrive in 2029. Scientists think Psyche might be the exposed core of a protoplanet. A real, actual metal world.
🚀 Space exploration is happening RIGHT NOW. And Mars Buddy is cheering the mission on from your shelf.
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🌚 The New Moon arrives on May 16 — and that means the darkest, most star-packed skies all month long.
No moonlight to compete with means this is the perfect window to spot Asteroid Vesta, which is at its absolute brightest this week. Find a dark spot, grab your binoculars, and look toward the constellation Scorpius.
And while you're out there soaking up the cosmos, why not make it a game? Our Cosmic Quad Quest card game turns space knowledge into family fun — perfect for a backyard stargazing night.
The universe is enormous and endlessly fascinating. We think everyone deserves a friend to explore it with.
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✨ In a universe full of stars, black holes, and supernovas — nothing is more powerful than a mom.
Just like our precious Earth Buddy nurtures everything that grows, moms nurture whole worlds within their families. They're the gravity that holds everything together.
Happy Mother's Day from all the Celestial Buddies. 💙
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❤️ Every mom has a cosmic match — which one is yours? 🌟
Is she warm, radiant, and literally the center of your universe? That's Sun Buddy energy.
Is she wise, patient, and always the most dazzling one in the room? Total Saturn Buddy vibes.
Is she nurturing, full of life, and always looking out for everyone? That's our Earth Buddy all the way.
Comment your mom's Buddy below — and tag her so she knows!
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⏰ Set your alarm for before dawn on May 6–7. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is peaking — and it's one of the best of the year, with up to 50 shooting stars per hour streaking across the sky.
Here's the coolest part: those "shooting stars" are actually tiny bits of Halley's Comet burning up as they enter Earth's atmosphere. Our very own Comet Buddy would be so proud.
Find a dark spot, lie on your back, and look up. No telescope needed — just your eyes and a little patience.
Tag us in your meteor photos. We'd love to see your night sky!
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🌸 May is here — and it's starting with a bang. 🌕
Tonight's full moon is called the Flower Moon, a name given by Indigenous tribes across North America to mark the peak of spring blooms. And just like the flowers, our Moon Buddy is in full bloom too.
Did you know the full moon rises right as the sun sets? That means all night long, the sky is lit up just for you.
Whether you're sneaking outside for a peek or gazing from your window, take a moment to wave at the moon tonight. Moon Buddy would want you to.
Shop Moon Buddy at the link in bio — a soft, squishy companion packed with lunar fun facts.
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The Moon is MORE important than you think! 🌙
✨ From tides to seasons, Earth's only satellite is ESSENTIAL to life on our planet.
Your Buddy help you understand how connected everything in our universe is. Every planet, every moon, every star—they're all part of the same cosmic dance! 🌌💫
What's YOUR favorite Moon fact? 👇
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🌙 THE MOON: Earth's Only Satellite! ✨
Did you know? The Moon is:
✨ 238,855 miles away from Earth
✨ 1/4 the size of Earth
✨ Responsible for our OCEAN TIDES
✨ 4.5 BILLION years old
✨ The reason we have SEASONS!
Without the Moon, Earth would be a VERY different place! Our tides would vanish, our seasons would change, and our planet's stability would be threatened.
The Moon reminds us that Earth is part of a COSMIC FAMILY. Every planet, moon, and star is connected—and that's what makes our universe so incredible! 🌌💫
Your Moon Buddy is the perfect companion to learn about Earth's most faithful friend. Have you looked at the Moon lately? 🔭
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