Astronauts

Astronaut Outfitters is your one-stop shop for the future. Whether you’re looking for sleek new gadgets, real space and technology training programs, or just a bit of space fashion and fun, you’ll find something here that you love. Most listings here are linked to products or services available for purchase outside of this website but related to the topics of space, advanced technology, and the future. Many of these listings are also affiliate links, which you can read more about here. The rest are protoypes and concepts that may not be available or existing just yet, but I hope they will inspire you to help make them a reality.

If you’re looking for more information on how to craft a career in spaceflight, please see the menu link for “So You Wanna Go To Space,” the educational arm of Astronaut Outfitters.

HOLOGRAPHIC T-SHIRT

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There may still be 25 years until the year 2049 but you can get your Xenon style on now with this holographic t-shirt. With a steel blue base and glowing iridescent reflects of blue and purple, get a head start on your wardrobe for this century or the next.

FREE

IMITATION NIXIE TUBE CLOCK

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Calling all aspiring astrophysicists! This field guide was created for you. Organized by U Chicago Astronomy & Astrophysics candidate Ava Polzin and comprised of practical advice from 27 additional women in astrophysics, this one comes to you FREE by way of Arxiv.

$62.99

MAGNETIC WRISTBAND

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Calling all aspiring astrophysicists! This field guide was created for you. Organized by U Chicago Astronomy & Astrophysics candidate Ava Polzin and comprised of practical advice from 27 additional women in astrophysics, this one comes to you FREE by way of Arxiv.

$12.49

ASTROPHYSICS FIELD GUIDE

Image depicts book covers of Mars Trilogy by author Kim Stanley Robinson

Calling all aspiring astrophysicists! This field guide was created for you. Organized by U Chicago Astronomy & Astrophysics candidate Ava Polzin and comprised of practical advice from 27 additional women in astrophysics, this one comes to you FREE by way of Arxiv.

FREE

MARS TRILOGY BY KIM STANLEY ROBINSON

Image depicts book covers of Mars Trilogy by author Kim Stanley Robinson

One of the OG terraforming tales, Kim Stanley Robinson’s famous Mars trilogy takes readers on the long and fascinating adventure of turning the red planet into a habitable home. Making Mars more like Earth is a lofty goal, but KSR’s books will make you believe.

$52.95

CYBERPUNK LUCKY CAT

Image depicts a decorative cat figurine. The cat is wearing some sort of flighsuit or uniform and he wears a Matrix-style visor. He is from the future.

Wait, it’s dangerous up there, take one of these! While science and reason are our guides, the harsh realities of space mean you’re gonna need all the luck you can get. This little cyberpunk cat is your good luck charm out there in the black, so keep him with you.

$21.90

FUTURISTIC RC CAR

Image depicts two remote control cars in sleek, futuristic style, one is red and one is blue.

While the Mercedes AVTR edition below is just a concept car designed for entertainment, this RC baby is about as close as you can get for a tiny chunk of change. With a sleek, swooping aesthetic (for less drag, duh), run this baby (in white or blue) all over hab. She drifts, too!

$29.99

CONSTELLATION BOXING WRAPS

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Show them some starry style in the ring with these constellation-print boxing wraps by Title Boxing. Featuring fairly-accurate constellations in white on a dusty blue background, your opponent will see stars when you knock them out wearing these beauties.

$11.99

FULL SPHERE ASTRONAUT HELMET

Astronaut Helmet

Time for an EVA? Suit up! Don’t step outside of the hab without your helmet, which will both protect you from the lack of elements and keep you looking fashionable as hell. Note: This one is just a costume and will not actually protect you from the dangers of space.

$109.00

PORTABLE UFO-STYLE LAMP

PORTABLE UFO-STYLE LAMP

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a…tiny flying saucer? At least that’s what you might confuse these cute little lamps for. With three touch-sensitive levels of brightness and a variety of body paint and LED color combinations, these little babies will light up any room.

$32.99

ASTRONOMY LASER POINTER

Astronomy Laser Pointer

Eyes to the sky! With this high-powered, long-range green laser pointer, you can perform quality astronomy presentations and point out your target with a light-saber-esque beam that really looks like it’s touching the Moon. Or use it to play with your cat.

$16.99

ALIEN LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRT

Alien Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

Alien: dweller of another world. But which one? Mars? Planet X? Trappist 1e? Or maybe…Earth itself? If you sometimes feel like you don’t belong, show it with this minimalistic long-sleeve tee designed by space influencer Athena Brensberger, aka Astroathens.

$28.99

FUTURISTIC LIGHT-UP CUBE CHAIR

Futuristic Light-Up Cube Chair

Bask in the glow of your Jetsons-style space pad with these futuristic Light-Up Cube Chairs. The LED battery pack is removable for easy charging and the material is UV-resistant and shatter-proof. Change the color to suit your mood, which I bet is happy because you have these chairs.

$132.99
Constellation Whiskey Glasses

Kick back after a long day of space travel with your favorite whiskey in these etched constellation glasses. Showing the Earth’s summer sky from the northern hemisphere, the designs on these glasses will last forever so you can take them with you on your cosmic journey.

$24.98
Observatory Pin

Show off your love for astronomy with this soft enamel observatory pin. All over the world, astronomical observatories that look just like this are constantly scouring the sky for other planets, starlight, and intelligent life. Grab one and support ground-based astronomy.

$11.27
The Fifth Element

All aboard Fhloston Paradise! Have your multipass ready as your board this space cruiser as you might need to make a mad dash from some evil space pirates. Keep an eye out for a rough New Yorker cab driver and a tall redhead, you’ll need their help to save the universe.

$7.99
Athenea Floating Hotel Suite

Float into the future with this high-tech hotel suite. Eco-friendly and equipped with solar panels, Anthenea was directly inspired by James Bond’s floating pod in “The Spy Who Loved Me” and is marketed as “adventurous, movable, unsinkable, and autonomous.”

$535,000
Toyota Future City

Start building the future in this prototype city from Toyota. At the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan, the “Woven City” will be a fully connected ecosystem and a “living laboratory” for testing and develop technologies such as autonomy, robotics, smart homes, and more.

NASA ETCH A SKETCH

NASA Etch A Sketch

Scribble away with a hint of nostalgia on this NASA-edition Etch A Sketch. The classic “magic screen” is bordered by a a space-themed frame ‒ featuring an astronaut and a rocket ‒ and fitted with Moon knobs, leaving you to sketch and shake to your heart’s content.

$19.96
Tonal Gym

Keep the hab uncluttered with a sleek and simple complete fitness system that hangs right on the wall. Tonal is an entire gym equipped with smart technology, sensors, and artificial intelligence so it can learn from your body as you move and track your progress.

$2,995

A HISTORY IN 100 OBJECTS

Space Exploration A History in 100 Objects

Get a quick space history lesson with this book that features the journeys of 100 objects of space exploration. The Nebra sky disk, the Lunar Laser Ranging RetroReflector, the O-ring, and the Event Horizon Telescope all make appearances in this cosmic coffee table book.

$14.25
Pop Art Astronaut Backpack

Bring some retro style to space with this pop art astronaut backpack. The brightly-colored print features a hitchiking astronaut trying to find their way back to Mars, though we’re thinking they may need the assistance of Elon Musk to haul their cool ride to the Red Planet.

$25.99
Robot Massage Therapist

Kick back after a long day working in the hab with a massage from a robotic massage therapist. Equipped with numerous attachments and awesome dexterity, these modern robotic marvels with make excellent additions to any future city or hab on another planet.

Spaceman 3D Nightlight

Enjoy a cosmic optical illusion with this Spaceman 3D Nightlight. Designed to look like an astronaut floating through the vast darkness of space, this light comes with 16 color options as well as a color-changing mode, remote control, and smart touch technology.

$19.99
Autonomous Travel Suite

Never travel in discomfort again with this Autonomous Mobile Hotel from design firm Aprilli. The concept of “Transpitality” ‒ a combo of Hospitality and Transportation ‒ aims to allow guests to use their travel time more efficiently and productively.

NASTAR Space Training

Think you have “the right stuff?” Find out by taking an FAA-approved commercial human spaceflight course at the Pennsylvania-based NASTAR (National Aerospace Training and Research) Center, the premier air and space training, research, and education facility in the world.

$65.00
Tomorrowland NASA Cap

Prepare to save the future by rocking something a little retro. Worn by Britt Robertson in the Disney film “Tomorrowland,” based on the company’s theme park concept of the same name, this hat will be sure to display your love for the space agency that started it all.

$15.95
Space Foam Pillows

Drift off to cosmic slumber with Space Foam. Utilizing advanced cooling materials and open airflow, breathable technology that allows for maximum ventilation, the pillows are designed for serious temperature regulation, leading to the deepest possible sleep.

$65.00

THE UNIVERSE: A VISUAL GUIDE

Universe Book

Set your sights on this stunning guide to the cosmos from the Smithsonian. Full of rich, colorful images accompanied by detailed information about the nature of the universe, this space encylopedia makes an excellent coffee table book, at home or on Mars.

$32.78
Moon Pod Zero-Gravity Lounger

Feel the future of relaxation with Moon Pod, a specially-engineered bean bag chair designed to mimic the feeling of zero gravity or flotation therapy. The ultimate ergonomic design is meant to relieve back and neck pain while you rest, keeping you fresh for spacewalks.

$399.00

APTERA FUTURISTIC ELETRIC CAR

Aptera Electric Car

Drive straight into the future with the world’s first “never charge” electric vehicle from Aptera Motors. Advanced designs lever aerodynamics, clever lightweight materials, and efficient drivetrains to create a sustainable, lightweight, strong vehicle that looks like a spaceship.

$100.00

Mars Desert Research Station

Practice for life on Mars at one of the OG analog mission sites, the Mars Desert Research Station. Operated by The Mars Society in the remote town of Hanskville, Utah, the site has hosted over 200 crews made up of scientist and students from all over the world.

$2000.00
The Jetsons: The Complete Original Series

Find your inspiration from the OG future family, The Jetsons. One of the earliest pop culture inspirations for automated life in space (and the main inspiration for this shop), this colorful, fun animated show is sure to get you excited for a bright, high-tech future.

$25.48
Infinite Wonder Scott Kelly

Relive astronaut Scott Kelly’s illustrious year in space with this collection of photos documenting his journey on the ISS. Kelly’s #SpaceArt series is a particularly poignant look at the striking and often unusual colors and patterns of Earthly landscapes.

$21.99
Explorer Total Body PET Scanner

In outer space, medical devices will need to be smart and sleek. The EXPLORER Total-Body PET Scanner, created by scientists from UC Davis, delivers a fast, low-radiation, 3D picture of the entire human body at once, making it perfect for Mars habs and space stations.

Moon Phase Fleece Blanket

Dreaming of a life in space? Head on over to Final Frontier Design in NYC for a Space Suit Experience. Start with a brief Spacesuit 101 class and then try on a real pressurized spacesuit. Your experience contributes to the company’s scientific research and development.

$24.99
Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR

Imagine life on the mystical planet of Pandora with this fantasy concept car from Mercedes-Benz. The Vision AVTR is inspired by James Cameron’s breathtaking story and includes bioluminescent glowing details and a biometric connection just like in the film.

Cosmos: Possible Worlds Book

Keep up the search for truth with Ann Druyan’s follow-up to Carl Sagan’s classic. Cosmos: Possible Worlds continues the journey through space and time by examining potential worlds outside of our own solar system, worlds that we can’t reach yet, but maybe one day will.

$30.00
Light-Up Constellation Globe

Keep the Earth close and remember your constellations with this educational light-up globe. Featuring all 88 cataloged constellations, planets, major stars, and navigational lines, use this globe to plot your return to Earth or to plot your next journey out into to the stars.

$49.99
Accumobility Back Roller

Health will be a top priority on any long space journey or otherwordly human settlement. Without physical access to all types of medical specialists, astronauts will need an array of medical and exercise devices to stay in shape. This massaging back roller fits the bill.

$59.95
Lilium Jet

Need a flying car to go with your SkySphere? The Lilium Jet is about to hit the scene. With vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability and thirty-six all-electric engines, the Lilium Jet is slated for use as an air taxi, though we hope they’ll be available for personal use as well.

The Martian

Get inspired for life on Mars (and learn how to not die if you’re accidentally stranded there) by watching the excellent film adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel. Fun fact: following the release of “The Martian” in theaters, NASA received their largest astronaut application pool to date.

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Skysphere Jetson's-Style Home

Paging George Jetson: I think we found your house. This futurstic-style home, dubbed the SkySphere by designer Jono Williams, is the 100% solar-powered, android-operated home of your dreams. Yes, there’s even high-speed WiFi. Just don’t forget where you parked your flying car.

Xeric Trappist-1 NASA Apollo Watch

Show off your astronaut style with this stunning collection of NASA edition watches from Xeric. The line is an ode to the agency’s long history of exploration and all watch faces sport an Orbiting Planetary System, which features glowing Super-LumiNova™ indices and planets.

$300.00

Soylent

The goal is to eventually grow real food on Mars, but to start, astronauts will have to rely on specially formulated meal replacement shakes and bars. Soylent is one current option and it comes in a variety of flavors and ingredient profiles. No, people is not one of them.

$42.00

Hi-Interiors Dream Bed

Netflix and literally chill in this high-tech smart bed that contains a projector and screen, invisible audio system, adjustable bed frames, fragrance diffuser (yes, really), and a suite of healthcare sensors to ensure you get the best night’s sleep in the galaxy (and maybe never leave).

$50,000

Twinkle Star Ceiling Kit

Never miss a star show again with this Twinkle Star Ceiling Kit. Powered by fiber optic lights and operated by remote control, this do-it-yourself kit will bring the night sky into any room (or even your car) with a dazzling array of colors or a pure white option, whatever suits your celestial mood.

$228.99

Aerogel

Aerogel is the World’s Lightest Solid. With an insulation factor nearly 40 times better than fiberglass, this extremely hydrophobic substance has been used by NASA on almost all missions for trapping space dust from comets and thermal insulation inside the Mars Rover and space suits.

$39.99