You can build anything with Lego – even the sky’s not the limit.
Create spacecraft of your own creation with an army of minifigure astronauts, or set up your own space station to explore the Galaxy.
Lego has hundreds of space themed sets that will suit all ages, all with detailed instructions telling you how to build them.
Whether you’re looking for a Lego set for kids to play with or a more challenging build that will one day become a beautiful display item, there’s a wealth of Lego sets to choose from.
If real-life spaceflight is what appeals, there are dozens of options based on actual space vehicles, including NASA rovers, Space Shuttles and the Saturn V, as well as the International Space Station.
For those looking for a science-fiction Lego set, there are plenty of options.
As well as many sets created by the company themselves, there are sets featuring classic ships and locations from popular franchises such as Star Wars, the MCU and more.
Here is our list of all the best Lego space sets you can buy today.
For more ideas, read our pick of the best space gifts, best space toys for kids.
Best space themed Lego for kids
Duplo Town space mission rocket
Pieces: 23
Model No: 10944
Kids will love exploring the Solar System with this fun and funky Duplo set.
The larger bricks and rounder edges means they’re safe for children aged 2+, and help younger children develop their hand eye co-ordination, as well as thinking and problem solving skills.
A simplified design makes it fun for younger kids to assemble (or to ‘help’ while you set it up for them).
The set comes with a rocket, a launch tower, a mini rover and two astronauts armed with a spanner and flag, ready for whatever their next big adventure might throw at them.
Looking for other space gifts for your kids or grandchildren? Take a look at our best space clothes for babies and children.
Benny’s Space Squad
Pieces: 68
Model No: 70841
If you’re going on a space adventure, you’ll want your own space squad to join you.
This team of four astronauts (plus robot) is led by the loveable Benny from Lego The Movie and its sequel.
The design of these minifigures is based on the classic 1980s Lego space explorers, delivering a double dose of nostalgia for those of us who played with this set as children.
With these guys and a little imagination, you can always build a spaceship.
City Mars rover testing drive
Pieces: 202
Model No: 60225
This Lego vehicle is inspired by the concept lunar rovers designed by NASA, the descendants of which could one day help humans explore the surface of Mars.
The set comes with everything you need to explore the Martian surface, including geological tools, solar panels, a robot arm and even comes with colourful geodes to help you create your own version of the Martian surface at home.
Comes with two minifigures – an astronaut ready to explore the surface, and an engineer to help from back on Earth.
Suitable for ages 5+.
Olivia's Space Academy
Pieces: 757
Model No: 41713
Send Olivia along with her fellow astronauts out into the cosmos from the Lego Friends Space Academy.
The set comes with everything you need to train up to become an astronaut - an observatory decorated with the constellations, a human (or minifigure) gyroscope to train your body for zero-g and an orrery to study the motion of the planets.
Once you're all trained up, get seated in the Space Shuttle (complete with movable robot arm) while your your friends head over to mission control to send you on your way to the stars.
Comes with multiple accessories and four friends figures - two dressed as astronauts, and two technicians.
Modular Space Station
Pieces: 1097
Model No: 60433
Create your own personalised space station with this set, that can be configured how oyu want to meet the needs of your Lego minifig crew.
The eight separate docking craft and room pods – including a workshop, lab, bedroom, biodome filled with greenery and kitchen – all click into a central orbiting anchor.
Comes with six astronaut minifigs, a spaceship, satellite and space bike, allowing kids to conduct a range of space mission.
Looking for other space themed building sets? Take a look at our list of best space Playmobil.
Best space themed Lego for adults
X-Wing Starfighter
Pieces: 1953
Model No: 75355
Channel your inner Jedi and prepare to take down the Death Star with this display build of a classic X-Wing Starfighter.
From the Original Star Wars Trilogy, this Lego model comes with an updated wing and engine layout along with a newly designed interior for the cockpit.
Comes with minifigures of Luke Skywalker in his flight Rebel Alliance flight suit and R2-D2, who fits into his own special slot in the main model.
Includes a special plate with technical information about the build.
SQUIRREL_13055015
Read here for more Star Wars Lego sets or Star Wars gifts.
Tales of the Space Age
Model No: 21340
Pieces: 688
Lego can be used to create beautiful art as well as models, as showcased here.
This gorgeous set depicts four separate scenes in 3D postcards that can either stand by themselves on a shelf or by hung on the wall.
The scenes include a comet shooting over a set of radio telescopes, a rover exploring the surface of Mars, a rocket ship blasting through the atmosphere, and the view of Saturn from the surface of its Moon Titan.
Planet Earth and Moon in orbit
Pieces: 526
Model No: 42179
Create your own Lego orrery of the Sun, Earth and Moon with this set.
Assemble the gears and mechanisms to create the model, then turn the crank to mimic the orbital motions of our planet and Moon.
A wonderful display piece and a useful educational tool to teach the phases of the Moon and seasons.
Saturn V rocket
Pieces: 1969
Model No: 92176
Shoot for the Moon with this Lego Saturn V rocket.
The set was released in commemoration of 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing, its 1,969 pieces a subtle nod to the year of the launch.
The set assembles to form a the full rocket in its launch configuration, though each stage is detachable.
The final stage even hides its own surprise – a scale model of the Eagle lander folded up inside.
Either leave it in place there; simulate the extraction procedure and mount it on the nose of the crew module; or set it up alongside the three astronaut minifigures on a simulated lunar surface.
Once assembled this 1:110 model stands over 1m tall and can either balance on its end or lie horizontally on three display stands (which, in my experience, fits perfectly across a mantle piece).
For more options, read our guide to the best Saturn V rocket models.
NASA Artemis Space Launch System
Pieces: 3601
Model No: 10341
NASA’s Artemis programme aims to carry humans back to the surface of the Moon by the end of the decade.
The Space Launch System rocket will launch astronauts towards the Moon onboard the Orion spacecraft – both of which you can recreate with this Lego Artemis Space Launch System set.
The rocket comes with detachable booster rockets, and mounts on its own mobile launch tower allowing you to recreate the whole launch procedure.
Classic 1,500-piece brick set
Pieces: 1,500
Model No: 10717
With a little imagination, you can build anything you want – but it helps if you have a bucket of Lego. You could use it to create an armada of spaceships.
Or a craft a space base with an alien landscape.
The possibilities are endless.
This box comes with 1,500 pieces in a wide array of colours and sizes to help start your Lego collection, or add to the one you’ve already been cultivating.
SQUIRREL_13052434
If you're looking for a little inspiration as to what to build then why not look at the designs created by BBC Sky at Night Magazine's art editor Steve Marsh (aka Rubblemaker), who has designed epic Star Wars ships like this Rebel Alliance Corvus, as well as alien landscapes and even a set of guitar pedals.
If you do have any Lego space creations of your own, we'd love to see them. Send them to contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com or share via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
