Lego Is Bringing Us to Space With These Two New Building Sets

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Those who often find themselves pondering the mysteries and wonders of outer space might just find themselves awestruck by Lego’s most recent releases. The Milky Way Galaxy set and the NASA Artemis Space Launch System set are officially here—and you can catch us plugging away on them throughout the summer.

Last week, Lego dropped The Milky Way Galaxy set and the NASA Artemis Space Launch System—both of which make for awesome gifts for your fellow space lovers—on the brand’s website. The NASA Artemis Space Launch System is going for $260, while The Milky Way Galaxy set is going for $200. That said, the Milky Way set is currently on backorder, so while you might not get it as fast, Lego’s website notes that it should ship by June 8, so you won’t have to wait too long if that set is your preference. As a cool bonus, you’ll also nab a free Alien Space Diner set (which at 239 pieces, is a fun kit to share with kids) if you buy either of these sets by this Sunday, May 26.

As for the sets themselves, they are both recommended for adults, topping out at over 3,000 pieces each. The NASA Artemis Space Launch System has the most pieces at 3,601, which is over 500 more pieces than the Milky Way set. For those who are fascinated by the moon and keep tabs on NASA’s launches, the Artemis Space Launch System set is great. But for those who want a trip through the galaxy, The Milky Way set is the better option, since they can build elements like The Crab Nebula, Trappist-1, and the Gaia Space Telescope into it. Plus, it comes with a frame, so that when you or the person you’re gifting has completed it, they can put it on their wall for all to admire.

So, if you could use an indoor activity to cool off with this summer or need a gift for someone who loves space, look no further than these new space-centric sets from Lego.

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