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Spaceship Tattoo Ideas For The True Cosmos Lovers And Explorers

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Exploration and never-ending dreaming was the leading inspiration for humans to get up in space. Four hundred years ago, no one could have probably imagined that one day humans will step on the moon’s surface. Also, nobody would have known that we will be able to look back in time. Today, spacecraft are no longer only a topic of science fiction. They help us to explore our universe and maybe one day they will help us to discover some new worlds. So, a spaceship tattoo is a perfect choice if you are keen on cosmos-related or sci-fi things.

Spaceship tattoo with a cosmic background
Spaceship with a cosmic background

Also, if you are a person who loves to explore and dream about the universe – check out other cosmos-related tattoos such as the galaxy, astronaut or simple space. But if you are looking for spaceship tattoos, we invite you to stay here for a while. We have gathered a beautiful collection of various spacecraft tattoos, so we are sure that you will find the perfect idea right here!

Space rocket tattoo on the back of the left upper arm
Space rocket tattoo on the back of the left upper arm

Spaceship tattoo meaning

Since the ancient times, people tried to reach the sky and look beyond. It took thousands of years of developing various machines until we finally built the first manned spacecraft. In the past seventy years, we made a breakthrough in cosmic exploration. And finally, in 1961, Yury Gagarin completed a full orbit with Vostok 1 around the earth and returned home.

Floral flying spaceship tattoo
Floral flying spaceship tattoo

Since then, humans made some fantastic discoveries in the cosmos. Spacecraft not only allows us to explore our universe, but they also help us down here on earth. Satellites provide us with GPS, television and many other technologies. Thanks to the satellite technologies, we can track down the criminals, find a place in a foreign town, and predict the weather.

Traditional spaceship tattoo
Traditional spaceship tattoo

But the primary purpose of the spaceship has always been to reach the distant places. So far, we have only visited the moon, but we are planning to go to the Mars in the next decade. So, with this in mind, a spaceship is an ultimate symbol of space exploration. If you like to discover new things and dream about cosmos – it’s a perfect choice.

Spaceship on the shin
Beautiful piece on the shin

Another symbol of a spaceship is the progress of the humanity. We don’t have any better technology that could take us to the moon or Mars. Until today, we rely only on fuel-based rockets and spacecraft that uses the gravity of the planets as a slingshot to go further. We don’t know what the future of space exploration holds for us. But the spaceships will probably be the primary tool for quite a long time.

Small black spaceship on the forearm
Small black spaceship on the forearm

Types of spaceship tattoos

In real life, there are eight main types of different spacecraft! Right now, there is only one manned spaceship orbiting the earth – The International Space Station. But there are thousands of satellites around our orbit, and a few spacecraft flying into other planets. However, thanks to the sci-fi, we have many drawings and concepts of fantastic spaceships that may someday become very real.

Colorful rocket
Colorful rocket

Basically, every machine that flies in outer space is a spaceship. Rockets, probes, satellites, spaceplanes, command modules and even telescopes – all fall under the spacecraft category. Take a look at the examples below and pick the one you like the most.

Rocket tattoos

Saturn v rocket tattoo on the forearm
Saturn V rocket tattoo on the forearm
Double outline rocket on the forearm
Double outline rocket on the forearm
Old school rocket tattoo on the foot
Old-school rocket tattoo on the foot
Rocket in a cosmic background
Rocket in a cosmic background
Rocket lift tattoo on the forearm
Rocket lift tattoo on the forearm
Rocket on the inner wrist
Another missile on the inner wrist
Rocket tattoo in the wilderness landscape
Rocket tattoo in the wilderness landscape
Rocket tattoo
Another one on the back of the left arm
Tiny rocket in a cosmic triangle
Tiny rocket in a cosmic triangle
Micro rocket tattoo on the ankle
Another micro rocket tattoo on the ankle.

Spaceship tattoos

Cosmic background and spaceship tattoo
Cosmic background and spaceship tattoo
Colorful spaceship tattoo
Colorful spaceship tattoo
Black spaceship tattoo on the right forearm
Black spaceship tattoo on the right forearm
Abstract linear spaceship on the left bicep
Abstract linear spaceship on the left bicep
Rhombus shaped dotwork style tattoo of a flying spaceship
Rhombus-shaped dot-work style tattoo of a flying spacecraft
Woodcut spaceship tattoo o nthe right upper arm
Woodcut spaceship tattoo on the right upper arm
Small spaceship tattoo
Small spaceship tattoo
Rocket spaceship tattoo on the left bicep
Another rocket spaceship tattoo on the left bicep
Black spaceship tattoo on the right calf
Black spaceship tattoo on the right calf
Dotwork spaceship on the right shoulder blade
Another dot-work spaceship on the right shoulder blade

Space shuttle tattoos

Small spaceship tattoo on the hand
Small spaceship tattoo on the hand
Black spaceplane tattoo on the right inner forearm
Black spaceplane tattoo on the right inner forearm
Cool nasa space shuttle tattoo on the forearm
Cool NASA space shuttle tattoo on the forearm
Black and gray spaceplane launch tattoo
Another black and gray spaceplane launch tattoo
Linear space shuttle tattoo on the inner forearm
Linear space shuttle tattoo on the inner forearm
Space shuttle above the clouds and planets
Space shuttle above the clouds and planets
Tiny and super detailed spaceplane tattoo
Another tiny and super detailed spaceplane tattoo
Traditional blackwork tattoo of a space shuttle launch
Traditional blackwork tattoo of a space shuttle launch
Traditional space shuttle tattoo
Another old-school space shuttle tattoo
Colorful space shuttle sleeve tattoo
Colorful space shuttle sleeve tattoo

Probe and satellite tattoos

Black satellite on the forearm
Black satellite on the forearm
Black satellite tattoo
Black satellite tattoo
Colorful satellite on the calf
Satellite tattoo on the calf
Minimalist space probe tattoo
Minimalist space probe tattoo
Probe tattoo on the chest
Probe tattoo on the chest
Sputnik tattoo
Sputnik tattoo
Traditional satellite tattoo
Traditional satellite tattoo
Voyager 1 probe tattoo
Voyager 1 probe tattoo
Another space probe tattoo on the arm
Another space probe tattoo on the arm

Sci-fi spaceship tattoos

Sci fi spaceship tattoo
Sci-fi spaceship tattoo
Millenium falcon on the right forearm
Millenium Falcon on the right forearm
Uss enterprise starship tattoo
USS enterprise starship tattoo
Superb spaceship tattoo
Superb spaceship tattoo
Star wars spaceship tattoo
Star Wars spaceship tattoo
Star trek enterprise starship tattoo
Star Trek Enterprise starship tattoo
Scifi space probe tattoo
Sci-fi space probe tattoo
Millenium falcon starship tattoo
Another Millenium Falcon starship tattoo
Starships on the forearm
Starships on the forearm
Black spaceships on the left forearm
Black spaceships on the left forearm

Spaceship tattoo ideas

Whether alone or together with other elements such as stars or planets, spaceship tattoos look good in almost every tattoo style. If you are a fan of old-school tattoos, there are many designs for you. However, if you prefer minimal and small tattoos, there are even more of those. Also, a rocket tattoo is quite a popular choice for a couple. For example, a guy gets a spaceship on his wrist, and a girl gets a small planet on the same spot. The rocket is always reaching out the planet, thus symbolizing their intense relationship. ↓

Saturn and small rocket tattoo on the fingers
Saturn and small rocket tattoo on the fingers.

As for the placement and size of spaceship tattoos, we recommend small or medium designs. The most popular placements are ankle, wrist, and chest. For inspiration, take a look at our collection of spaceships below. If you can’t find the one you like – don’t rush. Take your time to look for more ideas, and don’t be afraid to experiment.

Rocket with tree growing from inside
Rocket with a tree growing from inside
Dotwork spacecraft and dna tattoo
Dot-work spacecraft and DNA tattoo
Cute spacecraft and moon
Cute spacecraft and moon tattoo
Black spacecraft on the forearm
Black spacecraft on the forearm
Ufo flying saucer tattoo
Flying saucer tattoo
Black piece on the left bicep
Black piece on the left bicep
Saturn v tattoo
Another Saturn V tattoo
Rocket tattoo on the hand
Rocket tattoo on the hand
Rocket and saturn
Rocket and Saturn
Little spaceship tattoo on the triceps
Another little spaceship tattoo on the triceps
Negative space spaceship tattoo on the calf
Negative space spaceship tattoo on the calf
Watercolor circular spaceship tattoo
Watercolor circular spaceship tattoo
Spacecraft launch tattoo
Another spacecraft launch tattoo