2025 Gift Guide: Gifts for Space Lovers
For the space enthusiast with a love of history, this limited-edition, signed first printing of Magnificent Desolation by Buzz Aldrin is an unparalleled gift. Numbered 148 of only 500 copies, it captures Aldrin’s firsthand reflections and over 50 striking photographs from the Apollo 11 mission, offering a rare window into humanity’s first steps on the moon. Beyond its stunning visuals, the book tells the story of Aldrin’s extraordinary career, from West Point graduate to NASA astronaut and lunar pioneer, making it a tangible piece of space exploration history.
"The Right Stuff" Vintage Movie Poster, Signed by Chuck Yeager, 1983
This signed 1983 "The Right Stuff" movie poster is a must-have for space enthusiasts and movie history buffs alike. Featuring test-pilot Chuck Yeager’s original signature and artwork by Tom Jung, it celebrates the pioneering Mercury Seven astronauts and the daring test pilots who laid the groundwork for America’s early space program. "The Right Stuff" received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for eight Oscars, winning four.
This autographed 1973 National Geographic poster is a remarkable gift for space enthusiasts, celebrating the Apollo program from the first test crews through Apollo 17. Signed by astronauts Gene Cernan, Dave Scott, Ron Evans, and Tom Stafford, it highlights the courage and teamwork of the men who made humanity’s greatest lunar adventure possible. Featuring a detailed composite by Pierre Mion, a list of every Apollo crew, and mission summaries, it offers both historical depth and visual impact. Framed in a custom black and gold frame, it’s a stunning tribute to the astronauts and the thousands of NASA contributors who brought the dream of the Moon to life.
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong Signature Collage
This exclusive Apollo 11 Signature Collage commemorates the monumental 1969 lunar landing that fulfilled President Kennedy’s bold vision of sending a man to space. Featuring a signed Neil Armstrong lithograph, a Buzz Aldrin-signed Sea of Tranquility photograph, and authentic Apollo 11 and NASA patches, it highlights the astronauts’ historic contributions, from Armstrong’s “one small step” to Aldrin’s exploration of the lunar surface.
Mercury Seven Signature Collage
This Mercury Seven collage is a rare and historic gift for space enthusiasts, celebrating America’s first astronauts who pioneered human spaceflight. Featuring an original 1961 NASA photograph signed by Carpenter, Cooper, and Schirra, alongside a 1979 First Day Cover signed by six of the Mercury Seven, it honors the crew’s groundbreaking missions and lasting contributions to Gemini, Apollo, and the Space Shuttle programs. The collection captures the courage and determination of these trailblazers, from John Glenn’s first American orbital flight to Alan Shepard’s Moon landing. Framed to archival standards, it’s a striking piece of space history and a tribute to the men who charted the path to the moon.
Moon Shot, Signed by Alan Shepard, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1994
This signed first edition of Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America’s Race to the Moon is a must-have for space lovers, offering a firsthand account of the Apollo program from pioneers Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton. Shepard, America’s first man in space, and Slayton, one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts, share their personal experiences navigating the Cold War–era Space Race and the historic missions that followed. With an introduction by Neil Armstrong and 32 pages of black-and-white photographs, the book provides both historical insight and intimate astronaut perspectives. Shepard’s signature on the title page makes this volume all the more collectible.
Lunar Max Augmented Reality Moon Model
The Lunar Max is a stunning, hands-on way for space lovers to explore the Moon, featuring an ultra-precise 3D model with high-resolution topography based on NASA data. Each crater, sea, and volcanic feature is hand-painted for accuracy, allowing you to literally touch the moon surface. Paired with its Augmented Reality app, the Lunar Max model brings the Moon’s landmarks, landing sites, and research history to life in an interactive, educational experience.
