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The 50th anniversary of NASA's historic Apollo 11 mission took place on July 20, 2019.
The event stoked our collective imagination about the worlds that lie beyond our own. Today, our excitement about space exploration hasn't wavered, which is why NASA enjoys a glamour and aura of cool not typically enjoyed by government agencies.
Brands from Nike to Timex to LEGO have created limited-edition 50th anniversary products to capitalize on our universal, long-standing fascination with space and space exploration. You can also shop other NASA-branded products such as hats and t-shirts all year round.
Apollo 11, the NASA mission that put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, Jr. on the moon, turned 50 years old on July 20, 2019.
Half a century ago, the world stopped in its tracks to watch them plant a flag on the moon, effectively marking a new era of space exploration. Today, the excitement surrounding everything that lies beyond our own tiny blue dot is as strong, if not stronger, than the fervor generated by the great Space Race of the '60s.
The near-universal fascination with our universe means that NASA enjoys a glamour and aura of cool not typically enjoyed by government agencies. Wearing anything with a NASA logo is met with nods of approval, but a USDA or FTC seal? Not so much.
In celebration of the historic Apollo 11 event, some brands, either in direct collaboration with NASA or not, have released limited-edition anniversary products like shoes and watches. You can also celebrate with NASA-branded products that are available all year round. The 50th anniversary only comes once, so don't pass up on the opportunity to show your love for space and space exploration.
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Shop 13 products that honor NASA and the Apollo 11 50th anniversary below.
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Control your body temperature with the same NASA-developed materials used to keep astronauts comfortable in space. The subtle lunar phase change print is only available for this anniversary shirt, plus profits from sales of the shirt will go to OPSPARC, NASA's STEM education program.
The 1000+ piece building set is full of details to admire, from the footprint-dotted lunar surface to the Apollo 11 nameplate. Of course, it'd be incomplete without two astronaut minifigures wearing golden helmets.
Timex is offering five different watch styles featuring beloved Peanuts character Snoopy as an astronaut. There are fun leather strap and nylon strap designs, but the star of the collection is clearly the colorful MK1, which has a glowing backlight. Enter your email on the site to learn about the moment these watches go on sale.
These sneakers represent the ultimate colliding of worlds, styles, and eras, honoring a space accomplishment of the 1960s in 2019 with an '80s-inspired bulky silhouette. The $100 Puma RS 9.8 Space Agency shoes are less bulky, but equally reverent of both NASA and the '80s.
Alpha Industries was originally a contractor to the US military and today continues to make clothing styles inspired by this heritage. This stylish, warm, and comfy bomber jacket has patches and pins all over, as well as the brand's signature red "Remove Before Flight" tag. You can shop more NASA styles here.
A NASA-inspired down jacket is appropriately more high-tech than your typical puffer. With the included Polo-branded Mophie battery pack and Ralph Lauren Heat app, you can control the heat of the jacket in real time and get rewarded with up to 11 hours of extra warmth.
The 50th-anniversary version of celebrated novelist and journalist Norman Mailer's coverage of the moon landing is accompanied by photographs and maps straight from NASA vaults, magazine archives, and private collections, creating a rich story of the history and effects of this monumental event.
The jigsaw puzzle will measure 2.5 feet in diameter when completed and is a great family activity that both challenges and entertains kids. It's not co-branded with the NASA logo, but certainly celebrates the place Apollo 11 briefly called home.
The nostalgic and artistic poster views space exploration through the lens of travel and tourism. Why limit yourself to destinations on Planet Earth when you have the whole solar system to visit?
Dive into the final edition of the actual flight plan used by the astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission, which includes lunar landing site data, a detailed timeline of events, and budget breakdowns.
Get the casual, worn-in look with this simple graphic tee that will only look and feel more comfortable with each wash. It's a unisex style that any space enthusiast should own.
