Space Store Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Retail Location

Largest NASA merchandise retailer also features products from SpaceX, Boeing, and the U.S. Space Force.

FLYING Staff

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 01:45 PM ET

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The Space Store, an online retailer established in 1996 and known as the largest NASA merchandise retailer, has opened its first physical store in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The new brick-and-mortar location offers an extensive range of exclusive space-themed collectibles, apparel, artifacts, books, toys, and items from NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, and the U.S. Space Force.
Owned by Firecrown, the store aims to attract family tourism with immersive displays, hands-on science products, and unique gifts, including exclusive items commissioned by *Astronomy* magazine.

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CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee—The Space Store, an e-commerce retailer specializing in space-themed merchandise, has opened its first physical retail space here in downtown.

The Space Store got its start in 1996 as one of the first e-commerce businesses on the internet. For the past 28 years, The Space Store has provided exclusive space-themed collectibles, apparel, artifacts, meteorites, memorabilia, books, gifts, and toys for space enthusiasts everywhere.