Spaceship Tattoo Ideas For The True Cosmos Lovers And Explorers

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Old school rocket tattoo on the foot — Old-school rocket tattoo on the foot

Rocket on the inner wrist — Another missile on the inner wrist

Rocket tattoo in the wilderness landscape

Rocket tattoo — Another one on the back of the left arm

Micro rocket tattoo on the ankle — Another micro rocket tattoo on the ankle.

Spaceship tattoos

Black spaceship tattoo on the right forearm

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

Rocket spaceship tattoo on the left bicep — Another rocket spaceship tattoo on the left bicep

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

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

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 space shuttle tattoo — Another old-school space shuttle tattoo

Probe and satellite tattoos

Colorful satellite on the calf — Satellite tattoo on the calf

Sci-fi spaceship tattoos

Millenium falcon on the right forearm — Millenium Falcon on the right forearm

Uss enterprise starship tattoo — USS enterprise starship 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

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.

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.