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Looking for the best space gift for the holiday? Whether you are shopping for space lovers in your life or looking for ideas for your own wish list, we can meet your needs. This space gift guide brings together the suggestions of those who love space most: members and supporters of the Planetary Society.
According to the photos of NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, this wooden jigsaw puzzle made up of 186 pieces on the lunar surface has no edges and debris surrounding it, allowing you to piece it together endlessly. Buy here.
This 1000-piece puzzle is based on images from NASA's Viking Orbiter and shows details of the surface of Mars, including the huge Valles Marineris canyon system. Buy here.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory produced this series of 16 posters depicting future destinations in space travel. The series features planets and moons in the solar system and elsewhere, and aims to stimulate imagination and inspire ideas on the edge of possibility.
Find the entire series here for free and print it at your local printing center.
Sometimes we all need to remind us how big the space is and how small we are. These two posters by Kurzgesagt show the cold truth-the sun is big and the moon is far away.
Your next cocktail party will definitely shine with this rocket shaker. After the party, it can be used as an exquisite space decoration for the bar counter. Buy here.
NASA's JWST mission has been developed for a long time, and if it were a person, it can now drink legally. There is even more reason to celebrate this mission with a set of rock cocktail glasses with the iconic hexagonal mirror of the space telescope. Buy here.
Do you know there is ice on the moon? Well, now you can also make ice on the moon! This silicone mold can make spherical ice with lunar craters, which is very suitable for any cosmic cocktail. Buy here.
If you lose your key in interstellar space, this key chain with iconic Voyager records will ensure that any alien who finds it knows where to return it. Buy here.
Use this umbrella to turn a rainy day into an opportunity to show your love for space. Its design is the same as the parachute that takes NASA's Perseverance Rover to the surface of Mars safely. The stripes on the parachute carry the secret message in binary code: "Dare Mighty Things". Buy here.
If you follow our weekly night sky observation tips, you may also find yourself needing to write down when and where to look for planets and other celestial phenomena. This pocket notebook is perfect for making stargazing notes and contains convenient reference materials such as moon phases, constellations, and simple astrolabes with instructions. Buy here.
One of the highlights of 2021 is the landing of NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars and the first alien flight of the Ingenuity helicopter. We all know that there is no better way to commemorate such dramatic milestones than wearing them on your feet. Buy here.
Although JWST has received worldwide attention, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope still holds a special place in the hearts of many of us. Express your appreciation of this epic mission and its spectacular images with the ultimate fashion accessory of 2021: the face mask. Buy here.
NASA’s Lucy mission has a long way to go before reaching its first target asteroid in 2025, but this is not a reason not to start hype right away. This pair of earrings shows the solar array of the spacecraft, which will make the spacecraft farther from the sun than any solar-powered mission in the past. Buy here.
This book is geared towards children, but suitable for people of all ages. It celebrates the first women who walked out of the planet and their lasting impact on girls and women around the world. With illustrations to enhance the story, this book has something to please and inspire readers. Buy it here or at your local independent bookstore.
See the things you can see in the night sky and those that are too far away for the naked eye, and learn about the myths, history, and science behind them. Combining art, mythology and science, this book will change the way you look up. Buy it here or at your local independent bookstore.
NASA’s Voyager mission allowed humans to see the outer solar system and sent back the first picture of the world we’ve never seen before. This book has collected some of the most majestic, influential and undeniable beautiful images sent back from two missions, and these images remain the most impressive exploratory feats in history. Buy it here or at your local independent bookstore.
The colors of the objects we see in the universe may be unbelievable, but they still cannot compare with imagination. This picture book is based on real images returned from the spacecraft, giving you the opportunity to make your own extraordinary space images. Buy here.
Purchase memberships of the Planetary Society for your loved ones and make them satisfied with the future that influences space science and exploration. As members, they will also receive a T-shirt with some of the most interesting worlds in the solar system, invitations to exclusive events, and our quarterly Planetary Report.
By shopping at The Planetary Society’s official online store, give gifts that help advance space science and exploration. The space equipment, jewels, stickers, etc. we collected are beyond this world and support our work in exploring the world, searching for life, and protecting the earth from asteroid impact.
Engrave your name and special message on a brick at the Planetary Society headquarters in Pasadena, California to celebrate your passion for space. Every time a visitor visits the office or meets with our CEO Bill Nye, they will commemorate your role in exploring the universe.
For many space fans, the ultimate gift is to witness the universe with their own eyes.
We have a handy binoculars buying guide that can help first-time buyers make decisions more easily.
Or, if photography is the way you want to photograph the night sky, this night sky photography guide can help you ensure that you buy (or require) the right equipment.
If you are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime starry sky and planetary experience, our partners at Betchart Tours offer extraordinary space-themed travel packages, such as watching solar eclipses from epic locations or navigating with an astronomer under a dark sky to guide you.
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted ideas for this year's gift guide! We have received so many suggestions that we cannot include them all, but we appreciate every contribution. If your suggestion is not on the list, or if you have a new idea for a space gift that someone might like, please share it on social media with the hashtag #2021spacegift so people can find it.
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