Space Bedroom Decor for Kids

What a blast of a comforter set!   Like blasting off on a rocket ship, that is.   On a black as outer space background the stars and planets glow gently in the dark.  Dreams of being an astronaut will come easily in a space bedroom anchored by this unusual space bedding set.

Available in twin or queen size, the lightweight comforter and pillow shams are  machine washable.  Set includes comforter, one or two shams (1 with twin, 2 with queen)  and a solid black bed skirt.

A matching sheet set is available, or just use solid black sheets and pillowcases  to complete the look.

Here are some random facts about space:

First Ever.  Russia launched first ever man-made object to go into orbit around the earth.  It  was named Sputnik, which is the Russian word for satellite. The year was 1957.

Different Names. In the U.S., the men and women who go into space are called Astronauts.  In Russia, they are Cosmonauts, while in China, the word is taikonaut, but the French say spationaut.

A Tight Fit. When America launched Alan Shepard, its first man in space, he rode in a capsule sitting on top of a Mercury Rocket.  The capsule provided just enough room for one average sized man to sit - 100 cubic feet.

Sputnik, Courtesy NASA

Roomier Quarters. The space shuttle crew area is about 23 to 25 times bigger than the first capsule, and has a flight deck above and crew quarters below.  The crew quarters include bunks for sleeping, a bathroom, a galley for eating, and storage compartments.

 Short Flight. America's first manned space flight was sub orbital, and lasted only 15 minutes.

Longest Mission. The longest space shuttle mission was STS-80, flown by Columbia.  It lasted 17 days, 15 hours, and 53 minutes, and had a crew of five.

Before watching the video, had you wondered just how people manage to sleep when they are not under the influence of the earth's gravitational pull?  Maybe you never stopped to really give it any thought.  Or, maybe you already knew.

Zazzle has a selection of nightlights that are just the thing to give a comforting glow to the room of a budding aeronautical engineer or space traveler at night.  Here are a couple of examples.  Just click on one of the links below  the images to see the details or find more cool designs.

This cool duvet for little kids who love rocket ships, planets, and space will brighten up any bedroom with its happy print on a neutral background. Comes with a matching pillow sham, and coordinating sheets and pillow case. 

One neat thing about this particular bed covering is that the colors make it easy to complete the look you are trying to achieve.  There a number of fun pieces that are easy to find, and will give them a bedroom full of smiles.  (Some good ones follow)

Space aspirations were once the sole territory of little boys.  That's just not true anymore.  So, if you have a little girl who is showing an interest in space aviation or astronomy, please do what you can to encourage her!  

You might be interested in reading a short piece, called Sally Ride's Legacy Lives On,  about America's first female astronaut,