NASA Launches Global Contest to Design Artemis II Moon Mascot

The winning zero-gravity indicator will join astronauts on the Artemis II mission, set to orbit the Moon in 2026.

NASA is inviting the public to design a zero-gravity indicator (ZGI) mascot for the Artemis II mission, which will orbit the Moon and return to Earth.
The ZGI must meet strict size and material requirements, including a maximum size of 6 inches, weight of 0.75 pounds, and use of flame-resistant materials.
Participants of all ages can submit designs, with monetary prizes of $1,225 awarded in four categories and one design chosen to fly aboard the mission.
The submission deadline is May 27, 2025, with finalists announced by July 31, 2025, and the winning design fabricated by NASA’s Thermal Blanket Lab.
The Artemis II mission, now targeting an April 2026 launch, will carry four astronauts and marks the next step in NASA's lunar exploration program following the uncrewed Artemis I mission.