Can You Buy a Star from NASA?
NASA does not sell or officially name stars for private individuals. With Star-Naming.com, you can create a personal star gift with a certificate, private registry entry, dedication and app access.
- Personal registry entry in the International Space Registry
- Digital certificate delivered within 15 minutes
- Personalized certificate with name, date & coordinates
- Find and explore your star with the Universe Star Finder App
Order today → Digital certificate within 15 minutes · Free shipping in 2–4 business days
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OVER 100,000 STARS NAMED AS PERSONAL GIFTS
NASA Does Not Sell Stars — But You Can Still Create a Personal Star Gift
NASA does not sell stars or officially assign personal star names. With Star-Naming.com, you create a personal star naming gift: your chosen name, date and dedication are recorded as a private registry entry in the International Space Registry, and the recipient receives a certificate, registration number and app access.
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NASA Does Not Sell Stars NASA is a scientific and space exploration agency. It does not offer private star naming or sell stars as personal gifts.
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Scientific Names Stay the Same The star’s scientific designation remains unchanged. Your chosen name becomes part of the personal certificate, registry entry and app experience.
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Private Registry Entry Included Your chosen name, date and dedication are recorded as a personal entry in the renowned private International Space Registry.
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Certificate and Coordinates Your personalized certificate includes the chosen name, date, dedication, star details and coordinates.
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Universe Star Finder App Use the registration number to access the star entry, view the dedication and explore the star’s position in the night sky.
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Gift Experience Digital delivery makes the gift ready fast, while the printed gift set creates a premium physical keepsake to hand over.
Choose the Gift Experience That Fits Your Moment
Once you understand the difference between official astronomical naming and private star naming, the next step is choosing the gift experience that fits your moment.
Silvernova
A meaningful star gift — personal, simple and ready fast.
- Buy a visible star
- Personalized certificate
- Personal registry entry included
- Universe Star Finder App access
- Digital delivery within 15 minutes
- Plus: printed keepsakes with free shipping
Supernova
Buy a star in a chosen constellation for a more personal connection to the night sky.
- Everything in Silvernova
- Star in your chosen constellation
- Ideal for zodiac signs, favorite constellations or personal memories
- A more personal way to buy a star
- Plus: printed keepsakes with free shipping
Duonova
Two connected stars for two connected people.
- Buy two connected stars
- Two personalized certificates
- Ideal for couples, weddings and anniversaries
- A meaningful symbol of connection
- Plus: printed keepsakes with free shipping
Create the Ultimate Name a Star Gift Set
For the most memorable gift experience, choose the complete premium bundle: an extra bright star in your chosen constellation, genuine Campo del Cielo meteorite fragment, personalized zodiac necklace with engraving, premium frame and magnetic gift box.
Extra Value With Your Star Gift
Every order includes your digital certificate, registry entry and app access. Printed packages can include additional keepsakes such as the XXL star poster.
No code needed · Bonus automatically included where applicable
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Personalize Your Star
Choose your package, enter the name, date and dedication, and create a star gift with personal meaning.
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Receive Your Digital Certificate
Your personalized PDF certificate and instructions are sent by email within 15 minutes after your order.
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Printed Keepsakes in 2-4 Days
Select Plus in the configurator and receive your printed certificate, poster, gift folder and more with free shipping in 2–4 business days.
Find & Explore the Star Through the App
Open the named star in the free Universe Star Finder App. Just hold your phone up to the night sky and AR mode helps guide you toward its location.
- Search by registration number
- Hold your phone up to the sky with AR mode
- Explore your star’s position in the night sky
Your Chosen Name Recorded in the International Space Registry
Your chosen name, date and dedication are recorded as a personal registry entry in the renowned private International Space Registry. Your certificate includes the star details and coordinates, while the Universe Star Finder App gives the recipient a simple way to access and explore the entry.
- Registry entry included with every order
- Name, date and dedication connected to your star
- Coordinates shown on the certificate
- Registration number for app access
- No recurring fees
WHY IT MATTERS
A Personal Gift Does Not Need a NASA Claim to Be Meaningful
“I bought a star for our anniversary and she genuinely cried when she opened it. The digital certificate arrived quickly, and the gift set made it feel like a real keepsake, not just another gift. Later that night, we used the app together to find the star.”
“I bought this for my mom’s birthday because I wanted something more personal than flowers. She loved seeing her name on the certificate, and the gift set looked beautiful. The digital version also arrived fast enough for me to send it on the same day.”
“I ordered two days before Mother’s Day and was worried I was too late. The digital certificate came by email within minutes, and the Plus package arrived right on time. My mom kept saying how thoughtful and different it was.”
If You Don’t Like Your Assigned Star, We’ll Assign You Another One
Your star gift should feel right. If you are not happy with the star assigned to your order, we’ll help assign another one so the gift fits the person and the moment behind it.
Create a Meaningful Star Gift With Full Clarity
NASA does not sell or officially name stars for private individuals. With Star-Naming.com, you can create a personal star naming gift with a certificate, private registry entry, dedication and Universe Star Finder App access.
Lifetime personal registry entry · Star replacement promise
Today’s order → digital in 15 minutes · Plus free shipping in 2–4 business days
Buy a Star from NASA? What You Should Know
If you are searching for how to buy a star from NASA, the most important thing to know is that NASA does not sell stars or officially assign private star names. Star-Naming.com offers a different kind of experience: a personal star naming gift with a certificate, private registry entry, dedication and access to the Universe Star Finder App.
NASA and Private Star Naming
NASA is a scientific and space exploration agency, not a private gift registry. Official astronomical designations are separate from personal star naming services. With Star-Naming.com, the star’s scientific designation remains unchanged, while your chosen name, date and dedication become part of a personal gift experience.
What Your Star Naming Gift Includes
Every order includes a personalized digital certificate, personal registry entry, registration number, star details, coordinates and app access. The digital certificate is delivered by email within 15 minutes. For a physical gift experience, you can add a printed gift set with certificate, poster, greeting card and free shipping in 2–4 business days.
International Space Registry and App Access
Your chosen name, date and dedication are recorded as a personal registry entry in the renowned private International Space Registry. The Universe Star Finder App lets the recipient use the registration number to access the star entry, view the dedication and explore the star’s position in the night sky. For more details, visit our Star Registry page.
A Meaningful Gift With Transparent Expectations
A Name a Star gift is best understood as a personal keepsake, not legal star ownership or an official NASA designation. It can be a thoughtful gift for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, memorials, Mother’s Day, Christmas and other moments that deserve more than something ordinary. To create your gift, visit our Name a Star page or compare options on our Name a Star pricing page.