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CHATTANOOGA, TN — The Space Store, an e-commerce retailer specializing in space-themed products, has opened its first physical retail space in downtown Chattanooga. The Space Store was started in 1996, as one of the first e-commerce businesses on the Internet. For the past 28 years, The Space Store has provided unique space-themed collectibles, apparel, artifacts, meteorites, memorabilia, books, gifts and toys to space enthusiasts around the world.
As the largest retailer of NASA items on the planet, The Space Store has been a regular Internet destination for space enthusiasts. The store also features products from SpaceX, Boeing and the US Space Force.
There is a large collector’s section with rocket and airplane models, and the store offers nearly every space mission patch available for purchase.
In addition to toys that appeal to both adults and space nerds, there’s a book and toy section, along with a wide selection of space-related LEGO sets.
The Space Store is locally owned and operated by Firecrown, the largest media and commerce platform specializing in the enthusiast category. Firecrown owns Astronomy, the most read space media platform.
“It made sense to open our first physical store in Chattanooga, our hometown. The Space Store is the largest space retailer in the world, but until now it has been exclusively e-commerce. It made sense to expand The Space Store in Chattanooga to take advantage of the local family tourism market. Everyone knows a space enthusiast, so this is the perfect place to shop for those one-of-a-kind gifts that can only be found at The Space Store,” said Craig Fuller, CEO of Firecrown.
Most of the products offered by The Space Store are exclusive items commissioned by Astronomy to promote education and excitement in space.
“We have over 20 types of globes representing all the planets and moons in our solar system. There is a large selection of unique books on astronomy, along with stationery, clothing, hats and other items that can only be found at The Space Store,” Fuller continued.
The world’s largest retailer of NASA and space-themed collectibles opens its first brick-and-mortar location in downtown Chattanooga, located at 412 Market Street.
Bring your kids and introduce them to hands-on science with kits, toys and books for all ages.
The Space Store’s beautiful displays include a mission patch wall featuring patches from hundreds of iconic space missions, milestones, and programs, as well as authentic SpaceX suits and other fascinating hardware. The centerpiece of the store is a backlit, ultra-high-definition, floor-to-ceiling image of the famous “Pillars of Creation” in the Eagle Nebula, taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
As the #1 online retailer of NASA merchandise and space-themed gifts, The Space Store’s first brick-and-mortar store brings the cosmos to Tennessee.
The Space Store celebrates its grand opening on Saturday 14 December, from 10am to 7pm, for families only. The event will include in-store missions, VR experiences, space-themed food and other surprises.
Now open at:
412 Market St., Chattanooga, Tennessee (across from the Panera Bread Center).
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, from 11:00 to 18:00
Website: https://thespacestore.com
