To explore space, you need to leave the Earth's atmosphere. That's where astronauts come in. They're those suit-wearing, moon-landing, space-station-going, Earth-orbiting, universe travelers. (Let's be real, they're what most of us aren't.) So, everyone who isn't part of NASA's space program must live vicariously through the men and women who are. For space enthusiasts who love astronauts just as much as they love the universe, there are gifts geared to support that interest. We've explored the choices, and have curated or favorite astronaut gifts.
PackIt freezable classic lunch box
Chilly lunchbox with an astronaut print
Pay tribute to those cool space-goers at lunch with this printed lunchbox by PackIt. Its fun design features waving astronauts floating in a star and planet-filled universe. This freezable cosmic lunchbox has a built-in gel layer to keep food cool for 12 hours. The lunch-ready carryall, measuring 8.25-by-10-4.25 inches, has an easy zip-around closure that opens to a sizable compartment. It also has an outside zip pocket for extra storage. This spacey lunchbox is sure to be a mealtime hit at the office or school.
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Col. Chris Hadfield
320-pages of first-hand space experience
Anyone can go to space with a little imagination and the words of someone who made the journey, like Col. Chis Hadfield. With almost 4,000 hours of space-time in the books, Hadfield articulates training and travel with the vibrant recollections in this memoir. He takes the reader on a journey with this 320-page account featuring experience and insight.
Aeromax, Inc. Get Real Gear youth NASA astronaut helmet
Essential youth-size astronaut helmet
For aspiring astronauts, this authentic helmet is a crucial piece of equipment. Kids, ages three to ten years, will view the moon through the tinted visor, chat with mission control, and take dozens of spacewalks. To give this helmet a more realistic look, it's detailed with decals like the NASA insignia and an American flag. Choose from a variety of color options so the child in your life can embark on the first of many successful missions.
Backpacker's Pantry astronaut freeze dried ice cream
Tasty freeze-dried astronaut ice cream
For those with a space obsession and a sweet tooth, it's possible to indulge in a tasty freeze-dried treat astronaut-style. This ultra-portable Neapolitan ice cream sandwich by Backpacker's Pantry makes dining like an astronaut possible at any time. (It's dehydrated to last.) Just rip open the packaging and treat yourself like the space travelers do.
Soondar creative astronaut LED USB light
Cute USB-powered astronaut with an LED light
A space-walking astronaut light will offer your workspace a little illumination. This floating space traveler, tethered to a USB connector, has a luminescent LED-lighted helmet. The bright light's focused white glow makes it simple to explore in low-light situations. Plug this astronaut light into a laptop USB port (or any USB port) to get that stellar shine.
wall26 3-piece astronaut printed canvas wall art
Monochrome astronaut canvas set
To give decor that space-traveled look, choose an astronaut print. This canvas set features a seeking universe-explorer with a reflective helmet, surrounded in glowing lights, and captured in bold black and white. The image is separated onto three canvas, so it can be arranged in any artistic formation for maximum impact. To gift this unique print set, just choose from the size options available.
Astronaut giftables
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If you or someone you know is awe-struck when it comes to astronauts, a gift featuring those very space travelers might be in order. These space-journeying individuals are the subject of tons of products from the practical to just plain fun. Our staff pick falls into the first category, but that doesn't mean functional can't also be fun. The PackIt freezable classic lunch box features an adorable space pattern scattered with friendly astronauts, bright stars, and colorful planets. The cool cosmic design details this extra-cool freezable food-keeper. This sizable lunchbox, perfect for maintaining perishables, features a layer of gel that maintains a chilly temperature for 12 hours when frozen.
For an in-depth look at the life of a well-traveled astronaut, the Back Bay Books: An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Col. Chris Hadfield is an awesome gift selection. It's a first-person account of an astronaut's life, Col. Chris Hadfield's life. His narrative covers space training and travel as he recollects experiences and imparts wisdom.
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