Space Gifts that Don’t Take up Space
Finding the perfect gift for the space enthusiast in your life can be a challenge, especially if they’re short on space – whether in their home or on their wish list. Thankfully, you don’t need to rely on telescopes or bulky models if you want to get something memorable.
Here at The Space Store, we have plenty of creative space-themed gifts that celebrate the wonders of the cosmos without cluttering up your living space. Here are some stellar gift ideas as thoughtful as they are compact:
The 2025 Observer's Handbook is our essential guide to the night sky! With applicable sections tailored to the USA, this is an indispensable guide for amateur and professional astronomers.
Upcoming astronomical events for 2025 include:
- Times of sunrise and sunset
- Moon phases and other lunar phenomena
- Conjunctions, elongations, etc. of the planets
- Eclipses and transits
- Location of the planets and dwarf and minor planets
- Returns of periodic comets
- Times of meteor showers
- Orbital positions of the brighter satellites of both Jupiter and Saturn
- The Sky Month By Month, which gives an extensive listing of events throughout the year
The 2025 Observer’s Handbook contains information useful for well beyond the current year and would be a much-appreciated resource for any active observer.
Space & Beyond Box - NASA Collection
Gear up and explore NASA with custom apparel, desk accessories, and more. This is a great gift set with a variety of small stocking stuffers if you’re not quite sure what to get.
Contents of this box include:
- Space Particles: NASA Edition
- NASA T-Shirt
- NASA Photography Postcard Set
- NASA Meatball Logo Socks
- NASA “I Need My Space” Mug
- NASA Exploration Coaster Set
- Space Playing Cards
Fisher Original Astronaut Space Pen
This is the original Fisher Space Pen that was used on the Apollo 7 space mission in 1968 and has been used on all manned space flights since then. Paul C. Fisher designed an innovative ballpoint pen that performs best in unique environments.
He created a sealed and pressurized ink cartridge that debuted on the Apollo 7 mission in 1968 and has been reliably used on all manned space flights ever since. Fisher Space Pens perform on almost any surface, in any condition.
International Space Station “Outpost At The Edge of The World” Poster
Even without floor space, many people have free wall space somewhere in their home or office, and a quality piece of art can be the perfect gift for the aerospace enthusiast.
This high-res giclee by artist Mark Karvon is a beautiful piece that features one of the most iconic structures in our atmosphere - the International Space Station.
Available in 11” x 14” or 13” x 16” sizes, these prints are signed by the artist and include a 1” border to allow for matting and framing.
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- Written by Matt Herr