Although the best gift for a space nerd might be sending them into space, you're probably looking for something a little less expensive this holiday season for the space lover in your life.
Don't worry, we've got you covered, with everything from astronaut ice cream to books any space fan will love.
Maybe you can't send your favorite space nerd to space, but you can make them feel like they're a part of NASA with this adult astronaut replica space suit from the Kennedy Space Center. $99.99
LEGO Space: Building The Future
Let's say you know someone who loves space and LEGO. The LEGO Space: Building The Future book is perfect for giving that person some ideas about how to combine those two passions. The book features step-by-step instructions on how to create spaceships, orbital outposts, robots and more, all with LEGO. $24.95
This travel poster promoting Mars as a tourist destination is futuristic now, but by the 2030s, Mars travel will be a reality. Seize the future now with this "Visit Mars" 18" x 24" poster. $21.21
The return of the Cosmos television show featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson was a hit with young and old space nerds alike. Relive the entire first season with this DVD, which includes four discs of wonderful science and space programming. $19.99
There is no better stocking stuffer for the special lady space nerd in your life than these nebulae nail wraps from Espionage Cosmetics' Nailed It! line. These wraps don't feature just any old design, though: each nebulae on each nail is an actual existing nebulae in our Universe and the designs are as accurate as possible. $10.00
The end of one year and the beginning of another one signifies one thing: time to get a new calendar. This calendar is perfect for space fans and features gorgeous space images, night sky events, trivia and more. It also comes available in a variety of sizes, sure to please even the most picky space fan. $13.95
Mission to Mars by Buzz Aldrin
For space nerds, Buzz Aldrin is a household name and his book envisions the 2030s as mankind begins its first missions to Mars. Using his experience as one of the most celebrated astronauts in the world, he writes words that should inspire and motivate the next chapter in manned space exploration. $26.00
Freeze-dried ice cream is something all space geeks want to try at some point in their lives. And ThinkGeek has it readily available, in three flavors. Even better? You can store the ice cream for up to three years! From $3.99
[Photo Credit: NASA]
