40 years ago, Apollo 11 launched with Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin “Buzz†Aldrin Jr. on board.
In celebration of the anniversary of Apollo 11, here's a collection of 21 space innovations. From astronaut rappers (I always knew Buzz Aldrin was a gangster) to space tourism, the collection of space inspired products is vast, just like: space (had to).
Implications - As technology and humanity's space aspirations grow increasingly complex, it's no surprise to see that more and more companies are moving to take advantage. The mystery and the beauty of space is something that simultaneously fascinates and inspires many consumers, and companies can tap into that enthusiasm by embracing this unexplored frontier and its aesthetic.
21 Spacey Innovations
Celebrating the Anniversary of Apollo 11 With Out of this World Creations:
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Space Lego Photography
Mike Stimpson Creates Fun Pics With Star Wars Toys
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Stage Space Suits
Celebrity Performances in Intergalactic Concert Costumes
18
Jesus Astronaut Figure is Taking Off
17
Stegosaurus Space Boots
Natalie Creed's 'Space Dollies' Rock Jurassic Footwear
16
Space Savvy Style
Louis Vuitton Uses Former Astronauts for New ‘Core Values' Campaign
15
Space Tourism Trials
Virgin Galactic Releases Test Flight Video of Spacecraft
14
Stellar Shots from Space
Astronauts Become Photographers at the International Space Station
13
Commercial Space Travel
Spaceport America Will Launch You Out of This World
12
Outer Space Energy
Rocket Power Used to Create Solar Energy in California
11
Orgasmic Space Ads
Durex Will Make You Scream So Loud
10
Space Origami
Astronauts Fly Paper Plane From Space
9
Space Voyage Contests
Guinness to Send One Lucky Winner to Space
8
Space Age Walls
Decorative Asteroid Decals are Modernly Futuristic
7
Intergalactic Twitter Updates
Shuttle Commander & Crew to Make First Space Tweets
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Custom Replica Space Suits
'Apollo 11' Outfit Helps You Play Astronaut
5
Exotic Astronaut Food
Space Kimchi
4
Satirical Space PSAs
Technological Jokes in Commemoration of Moon Landing
3
Outer Space Movie Premieres
“Ben 10” DVD is Screened On a Laptop in Space
2
Space Food
Chew On Snacks Made For Astronauts
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Astronaut Rappers
Buzz Aldrin Commemorates 40th Anniversary on the Moon
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59 Fascinating LEGO Finds
From Obama Figurines to Block-Filled Music Videos
Paint-On Gold Costumes
24 Carat Body Painting
Cartoon Watches
The Ben 10 Watch Gets Real
58 Twitter Innovations
Durex Puts Ugly on Your Pillow
"Last Longer" Campaign
Sushi Costumes
10 Inedible Baby and Pet Outfits
‘Star Wars' Body Paint
Nerdy Paint-On Costumes Turn Your Skin Into a Sci-Fi Art Canvas
Justifying Naughty Fashion
Halloween Makes Sexy Costumes OK
Bootylicious Sneaker Ads
Kanye West Gets Amber Rose Naked For Louis Vuitton
78 Outer Space Innovations
Things to Get You Stoked for the Space Shuttle Launch
26 Hip Wall Decals
Photo Journalism in LEGO
Mike Stimpson's Playful Reproductions
Thigh-High PVC Boots
Lady GaGa Blends Corsetry & Cream for Night Out in London
Human Hoofs
Spiral Tabi Star Trek Boots Make Feet Look Like a Camel's
Rubber Rabbit Sexvertising
Durex 'Get it On' Ad Features a Condom-Bunny Threesome
Louis Vuitton Journeys Campaign
Celeb Shots by Annie Leibowitz
10 Optical Illusion Wall Decals
Moonvertising
Rolling Rock Beer In Space
Taxidermy Footwear
Iris Schieferstein's Bizarre Horse Hoof Boots (UPDATE)
Father Daughter Ads
Sophia & Francis Ford Coppola for Louis Vuitton
30 NASA Innovations
Will Obama Merge NASA and the Pentagon?
Bootstrap Heels
Litter Takes the “Yee-Haw” Out of Western Footwear With Edge
Space Pod-Inspired Vehicles
Luigi Colani's Futuristic Planes, Trains and Automobiles
33 Lunar Discoveries
Celebrating the ‘Twilight' Sequel ‘New Moon'
Taking the Silver Trend Too Far
Nicole Kidman's Silver Space Suit
Manga Parties
Anime-Themed Halloween Costumes
Richard Branson's Spacecraft Revealed
Virgin Galactic Spaceflight Systems
Space Mile Rewards
Two Million Virgin Atlantic Miles Get You Into Space
Bizarre Human Bunnies
People Rocking Rabbit Costumes in Public
20 Space-Saving Designs for Your Kitchen
Dressing As Video Game Heroes
Slobs Of Gaming Costumes
Thigh-High Leather Footwear
Badass Boots Go From the Bedroom to the Street for Fall 2009
Clever Ad Looks Tame To The Innocent
Durex: Whatever is On Your Mind
Space tourism set to enter new orbit
Sticker Lamps Really Work
Tall & Tiny
Nintendo Wall Decals
Blik Surface Graphics
Solar Powered Lingerie
Taiyoko Hatsuden Bra
Space Colony Architecture
RFM FM Radio Station Headquarters, Poland
Superstar Fashion Ads
Madonna in Louis Vuitton 2009 Campaign (UPDATE)
Creepy Bunny Costumes
Overeager Easter Bunnies to Avoid
Recreational Space Exploration
Ordinary Dudes Send Balloon Into Space
Solar Power With Panache
Sanyo Solar Ark
Personal Satellite Assistant: Orbits Astronauts on Spacewalks
Golden Summer Boots
Louis Vuitton Resort 2010 Collection Pairs Dresses with Ankle-Highs
Skintight Space Suits
The Lightweight Biosuit Makes Space Travel More Fashionable
First Hi-Def Pics of Earthrise from the Moon taken by Japanese Spacecraft
Space Tourism
Virgin Galactic
LEGO Art Galleries
‘Art Craziest Nation' Exhibition Pokes Fun at Snooty Galleries
17 Extreme Niche Boots
From Taxidermy Footwear to Bell Bottom Boots
Solar Power Yachts
The Volitan
Laser-Powered Travel
Light Beam Propulsion for Aerospace and Aircraft
Pushing the Internet In to Space
Floral Wall Decals
Modern Feminine Decor from Todo Lifestyle
Mesmerizing LEGO Animations
Ubik's 'Voxel' Film for the T5 Festival is Ecotastic
Caged Footwear
These Yves Saint Laurent Hot Catwalk Boots Are Captivating
Core Value Ad Campaigns
Sean Connery Goes Back to Basics for Louis Vuitton
25 Moon-Loving Innovations
From Jamie Foxx's Moonwalk to Extraterrestrial Real Estate
LEGO Sunglasses
Custom Shades From Lynx Optique Bring Out Your Nerdy Side
Small Space Living Wall Decals
Can't Have It, Stick It
Spaceports
Virgin to Build World's First Airport for Spaceships
Funky Fall Footwear
Martha Davis A/W ‘09 Line Has Cutouts & Stegosaurus Ridges
Space Age Hair Salons
GHD Headquarters Let You Prep Your Locks For The Future
Space Savvy Style
Louis Vuitton Uses Former Astronauts for New ‘Core Values' Campaign
LEGO Space Shuttles
65,000-Brick LEGO Build is Absolutely Insane
Solar Powered Communities
Green Street Technology
Space Tourism Trials
Virgin Galactic Releases Test Flight Video of Spacecraft
Retro Cartoon Beer
Bold City Brewery Uses Old-School Style Prints on Labels
Crowdsourced Space Classification
'Galaxy Zoo' Lets You Help Astronomers Classify Stars
Sci-Fi Knitting
Star Wars Crafts Take DIY Art To A Gallery Far, Far Away
Commercial Space Travel
Spaceport America Will Launch You Out of This World
Rest in Peace on the Moon
Memorial Spaceflights Take Your Ashes to Space
Mass-Produced Solar Power Grids
SunCatcher Systems Aim to Make America Energy-Independent
Portable Personal Spaces
The Spacebuster is a Pop-Up Inflatable Bubble for Privacy
Chandelier Fashion
Fancy Wall Decal Style Dresses, Shirts, Ties and Scarves
Real Life Twitter
CollegeHumor Video Proves Tweets Don't Translate Offline
Twitter Weather Updates
Toronto Weatherman Informs Wired Citizens With Twitter Updates
Solar-Powered Highways
Oregon's Renewable Energy Project
7 Funky Beer Ads + Guinness Light Show
Poetic Beer Commercials
Guinness Spoken Word Ad
artiKIDS Wall Decals
Boost Your Kid's Creations Into Art For The Home
Solar Powered Patios
Umbrella Glows for 8 Hours
Google Moon
Explaining The World's Biggest Gamble
Gourmet Food in Space
Gerd Kafer and Talis Team Up for Historic Meal in 2013
Space Invaders Wall Decals
Space Up Your Wall
Solar Powered Cemeteries
Spanish Graves Against Global Warming
Live Twitterviews
Alexa Chung Will Take Questions Live on MTV Via Twitter
Architectural Culture Hubs
Shenzhen Creative Centre Embraces Urbanity & Open Space
Final Space Frontiers
Atlantis Space Shuttle Launch Marks Final Repairs on Hubble Telescope
Fashionable Toy Blocks
Dress from Jc De Castelbajac is a Stylish Ode to LEGO
Space Weddings
Virgin Galactic Ceremonies
Space Voyage Contests
Guinness to Send One Lucky Winner to Space
Buying Land on the Moon
Extraterrestrial Real Estate Acquisitions from the Lunar Embassy
Space Tourism Suits
Orbital Outfitters
Space Tourism in 2008
EADS Astrium Reveals New Space Jet
Super Magnetic Beer
The Guinness Law of Attraction
Intergalactic Twitter Updates
Shuttle Commander & Crew to Make First Space Tweets
Twitter Hot Lists
Jeremy Gutsche Profiled in ‘10 of The Hottest Guys @Twitter'
Custom Replica Space Suits
'Apollo 11' Outfit Helps You Play Astronaut
LEGO Pyromaniacs
Flame Attachments By Billy McGill Allow For Firey Creations
Solar Powered Planes
QinetiQ Zephyr Breaks World Record
Solar-Powered Satellites
National Space Society Calls for NASA Power Plant
Satirical Space PSAs
Technological Jokes in Commemoration of Moon Landing
Outer Space Cyberspace
Interplanetary Internet
Outer Space Movie Premieres
“Ben 10” DVD is Screened On a Laptop in Space
Marketing in Space
Now You Can Buy Her The Moon
Space Food
Chew On Snacks Made For Astronauts
NASA Prepares for Mars Launch From Moon
Guinness Flavored Marmite
Please Sir, May I Have Some More?
Sculpting with Moon Dust
NASA's Lunar Telescope
The Moon is Not for Sale (Although One Chinese Company Tried)