Best space-themed mugs

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Space can be as close as your kitchen with the right drinkware. Space-themed mugs are a way to shrink the universe and work it into your morning routine.  From constellation to planets mugs, there is an astronomical amount of choices. To narrow your search, we've collected the best mugs out there.

Staff pick

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Silver Buffalo NASA shuttle ceramic mug

20-ounce shuttle mug with an authentic design

Launch into your daily routine with this ceramic space shuttle mug. You'll fuel up with a whopping 20 ounces of liquid in this dimensional space-traveling design. It's shaped to take off with authentic logos and flight-ready wings.  

Planet perfect

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Antspirit heat-changing solar mug

Uncover the planets with this heat-activated 10-ounce design

Show your love for space every sip of the day with this planetary mug. This ceramic mug handles 10 ounces of your go-to hot beverages with a planetary twist. This mug features scattered stars but reveals the entire solar system with a little warmth. All of the planets are represented (even Pluto).  

NASA approved

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CityDreamShop NASA space station mug

Commemorate space exploration with this 11-ounce mug

Space enthusiasts will get serious astronaut vibes with this NASA mug. Since leaving the earth's atmosphere is not a necessary prerequisite to own this 11-ounce mug, you can put it in your normal rotation (or orbit). It's crafted from sturdy ceramic and features the signature logo from that history-making national administration.  

Universal cat mug

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Gift Republic space cat mug

Must-have ceramic mug with a space feline

For those with a love of space and kittens, this mug is a joyous combination of both subjects. This porcelain beverage-keeper explores the mysterious expanse of space and the equally mysterious presence of a burger-reaching cat. This hilarious mug will almost make you weightless with laughter. So, why not? 

To-the-moon mug

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The Unemployed Philosophers Guild heat-changing moon mug

Heat-reactive lunar mug with highlights

Place the moon at your table with this 12-ounce lunar mug by The Unemployed Philosophers Guild. This ceramic design features a detailed image of that famous celestial body on a black backdrop. But with the addition of a hot beverage, this mug has a lot more to say. The warmth reveals moon-related info, including Apollo missions, astronauts, and landing sites. It even has a surprise first-landing footprint impressed on the inside!  

Space out

Whether you have a space obsession or you know someone that does, a space mug can be the perfect addition to their collection. These celestial mugs do a great job of supporting that love for everything astronomical while keeping favorite beverages hot. Our staff pick is Silver Buffalo NASA shuttle ceramic mug because its stellar design carries 20 ounces of your favorite liquid. Your beverage will take a ride its space-seeking design complete with wings and NASA logos.

If you're looking for something more traditional, the CityDreamShop NASA space station mug is the ideal selection. This pitch-black ceramic mug handles 11 ounces of liquid and features NASA's signature logo. It's easy to pretend you're an astronaut on a coffee break with this spacey find. 

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