Best space gifts 2025: deals and gift for kids & adults

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If you're looking for the best space gifts on the market and you need a little inspiration, we've got you covered as we've rounded up the best gift ideas out there.

Below, you'll find the best space gifts around but if you want to discover a bargain, our guides to the best telescope deals, Lego Star Wars Deals and drone deals are worth scoping out. Regardless of whether you're looking to treat yourself, buy for the budding space enthusiast in your life or you know someone who needs new kit, there's something suitable for everyone in this guide.

We've made navigation through the best space gifts easier with our side bar so you can jump straight to the best telescopes, cameras for astrophotography, best Lego sets, best star projectors and more. So, to check out the best space gifts on the market, scroll down below.

Best telescopes

Celestron NexStar 4SE
Celestron NexStar 4SE: $679 at Amazon

This telescope features at the top of our best telescopes guide and also features in some of our other 'best of' guides too. The NexStar 4SE itself features a fully automated GoTo mount with a database of over 40,000 celestial object, a 4-inch aperture, quality optics and a free download of astronomy software.

Celestron  Inspire 100AZ
Celestron Inspire 100AZ: was $468 now $320 at Adorama US

The Celestron Inspire 100AZ features second in our best telescopes guide as the best budget telescope on the market. We think it's easy to set-up, provides sharp images of planets and the moon and it comes with a range of accessories.

Unistellar  eQuinox 2
Unistellar eQuinox 2: $2,499 at Unistellar US



The Unistellar eQuinox 2 features in our best telescopes guide as the best smart telescope on the market. Unsurprisingly, it also features at the top of our best smart telescopes guide.

Best star projectors

Sega Toys Homestar Flux
Sega Toys Homestar Flux: $249 at Amazon

Sega's Homestar Flux star projector sits at the top of our best star projectors guide and offers a realistic experience with over 60,000 stars, extra discs are available and it's geared towards adults. There's no hiding that it's one of the more expensive options on the market, but it is also the most realistic.

Pococo Home Planetarium
Pococo Home Planetarium: $99 at Amazon

Another model that sits in our best star projectors guide. We think this is the best rechargeable option and it offers the option to take with you, LED lighting, multiple available disks and a warranty. It's lightweight too but that can make it a little unstable.

Astronaut Galaxy Projector
Astronaut Galaxy Projector: was $30 now $28 at Amazon

Always a fun and ideal for gifts, this Astronaut Starry Sky Galaxy Projector sits in our best star projectors guide as the best budget option as it's affordable and well built.

Best Model rocket

Estes Saturn V Model Rocket
Estes Saturn V Model Rocket: $61 at amazon.com

This is a 1:200 scale model replica of the Saturn V rocket, complete with details, painting and markings, that stands at nearly two feet tall. You can hit heights of approximately 200 feet with this model rocket and includes a pre-assembled parachute for safe landing.

ESTES NASA SLS
ESTES NASA SLS: $77 at estesrockets.com

Affordable and easy to use, we rate this 1:200 scale model of NASA's SLS rocket very highly. It features great detail and comes ready to launch so it's perfect for any space enthusiast and those wanting to get into model rockets.

Best Space Lego

Lego Milky Way
Lego Milky Way: $199 at LEGO

This mesmerising Lego set features in our best Lego space sets guide and you can check out our review for a closer look. It comes with 3091 pieces, vibrant colors and hangs on the wall, so doesn't take up much space.

Lego NASA Artemis SLS
Lego NASA Artemis SLS: $259.99 at LEGO

Another Lego set that features in our best lego space sets guide. This set features a colossal 3601 pieces and is packed with phenomenal detail, it looks stunning and it comes with a deployable satellite. Check out our review for more.

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was $79.99 now $68.99 at amazon.com

Save 14% on this fantastic 500-piece Lunar Space Station playset that comes complete with a Docking Space Capsule, Science and Botany Labs and see-though Sleeping Quarters for the 5 Astronaut Minifigures.

Best cameras for astrophotography

Nikon  Z8
Nikon Z8: was $3,999 now $3,396 at amazon.com

The Nikon Z8 is flawless in almost every aspect, at least that's what we thought in our review. It sits near the top of our best cameras for astrophotography guide and it features a full-frame 45.7MP sensor with 8k video ability too. It also has excellent noise handling capabilities to match an insane FPS rate - this is suited for professionals and serious hobbyists.

Canon  EOS R
Canon EOS R: $1,499 at Amazon

Here is another camera that sits in our best cameras for astrophotography guide. We rate the canon EOS R as the best value for money option as it features excellent auto focus, a 30MP sensor and 4K video. It's a little old but the technology holds up and it's considerably cheaper than a lot of options out there.

Space board game deals

Star Wars Imperial Assault
Star Wars Imperial Assault: was $109.99 now $90 at amazon.com

Save 18%: The classic hardcore Star Wars board game pits rebels against the Empire in the struggle for galactic supremacy. It's suitable for ages 14 and up and is a must-own for Star Wars fans.

Dune House Secrets
Dune House Secrets: was $21.50 now $13.99 at amazon.com

It's the lowest price we've seen for a while and with 36% off why wouldn't you get it? Based on the 2021 sandy film, Dune: House Secrets is narrative-focused game that involves players making choices and completing secret missions against the other players. Sand not included.

Best lightsabers

Star Wars The Black Series Obi-Wan Kenobi Force FX Elite Lightsaber
Star Wars The Black Series Obi-Wan Kenobi Force FX Elite Lightsaber: $279 at Amazon

This lightsaber sits in our best lightsabers guide as the best Obi-Wan model out there. It has superb effects and stunning detail and you can read our review for a closer look.

Star Wars The Black Series Yoda Force FX Elite Lightsaber
Star Wars The Black Series Yoda Force FX Elite Lightsaber: was $250 now $168 at Amazon

Another entry from the Star Wars The Black Series, but this time, for the iconic green lightsaber belonging to Master Yoda. Stunning light effects are courtesy of LED lights and the sound effects are pretty neat too. This lightsaber comes with a display stand and kyber crystal.

Star Wars The Black Series Mandalorian Darksaber Force FX Elite Lightsaber
Star Wars The Black Series Mandalorian Darksaber Force FX Elite Lightsaber: was $279 now $239 at Amazon

Maybe you're a fan of more modern Star Wars canon. Well, there's a lightsaber for you too as again, the Star Wars The Black Series has an offering. This time, in the shape of the Darksaber from The Mandalorian. LEDs, a display stand and top detail are all a feature here. and it's in our best lightsabers guide.

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Alexander Cox
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STAFF WRITER, E-commerce — Alex joined Space.com in June 2021 as staff writer covering space news, games, tech, toys and deals. Based in London, U.K. Graduating in June 2020, Alex studied Sports Journalism in the North East of England at Sunderland University. During his studies and since his graduation, Alex has been featured in local newspapers and online publications covering a range of sports from university rugby to Premier League soccer. In addition to a background in sports and journalism, Alex has a life-long love of Star Wars which started with watching the prequel trilogy and collecting toy lightsabers, he also grew up spending most Saturday evenings watching Doctor Who. 

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