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, a leading e-commerce retailer specializing in space-themed merchandise since 1996, has opened its first physical retail store in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The new brick-and-mortar location offers an extensive range of NASA and space-themed products, including collectibles, apparel, meteorites, books, toys (including Lego sets), and exclusive items commissioned by *Astronomy* magazine.
Owned by Firecrown, the store aims to capitalize on the local family tourism market in their hometown, featuring dazzling displays like a mission patch wall, authentic SpaceX suits, and an ultra-high-definition image of the "Pillars of Creation."

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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.