Space emoji
Space emoji cover rockets, planets, moons, stars and the occasional alien. Theyโre the fastest way to add a bit of cosmic wonder to a message.
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The space emoji list
Space emoji span several categories: transport like rockets and flying saucers, sky objects like stars and moons, and even an alien face. This page groups them so you can quickly find the right one for your message.
Rockets, saucers and satellites
These are the workhorses of space travel and exploration. Use the rocket for launches and ambitions, the flying saucer for UFO talk, and the satellite for tech or communications.
- ๐ Rocket โ the classic launch emoji
- ๐ธ Flying saucer โ for UFO chatter
- ๐ฐ๏ธ Satellite โ orbiting tech and communications
Planets, moons and stars
From Earthโs globes to the moon phases and distant planets, this set covers the familiar objects in our sky. The ringed planet usually stands for Saturn, while the stars add sparkle or ratings.
- ๐๐๐ Earth globes โ three views of our planet
- ๐ช Ringed planet โ usually read as Saturn
- ๐ Full moon and the moon phase set ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
- โญ Star and ๐ glowing star for ratings or wonder
- โ๏ธ Comet and ๐ shooting star for rare events
Space scenes and faces
For a broader cosmic vibe, the milky way provides a galaxy backdrop, the dizzy symbol works for motion or impact, and the alien adds a playful extraterrestrial touch.
- ๐ Milky way โ the galaxy backdrop
- ๐ซ Dizzy โ for motion or impact
- ๐ฝ Alien โ the playful extraterrestrial
How to use space emoji
Space emoji often signal excitement, ambition or a love of science. In fan communities, they also stand in for sci-fi settings.
The moon phases are handy for talking about time, tides or moods, while the globes work for travel or environmental topics. A shooting star or comet adds a sense of wonder to announcements or good wishes.
Combine several space emoji to create a mini scene: a rocket flying past the moon, or an alien beneath the stars. They pair well with the astronaut, telescope or sparkles for celestial posts.
Compare space with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| rocketU+1F680 | The classic launch and speed emoji | |
| flying saucerU+1F6F8 | UFO and alien invasion vibe | |
| satelliteU+1F6F0 U+FE0F | Orbital tech and communications | |
| ringed planetU+1FA90 | Usually stands for Saturn | |
| alienU+1F47D | Playful extraterrestrial or weirdness | |
| milky wayU+1F30C | Full galaxy backdrop |
Copy and paste space emoji
On a desktop browser, select the character and press Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C on Mac); on mobile, long-press and choose Copy.
Many emoji keyboards have a travel or space category, and most allow searching for โspaceโ, โrocketโ or โmoonโ. If an emoji pastes with extra formatting, try pasting as plain text.
The comparison table on this page compares the core set side by side, so you can quickly grab the one you need. For bulk copying, use the list at the top of this page and paste each emoji where required.
Questions people ask
Is there a Jupiter emoji?
Thereโs no single Jupiter emoji, but the ringed planet ๐ช is often used for Saturn, and the three Earth globes ๐๐๐ show our own planet. For other planets, the set is limited, so ๐ช is the closest stand-in.
Are there Star Wars emojis?
There are no official Star Wars emoji, but fans combine space emoji like ๐, ๐, and ๐ฝ to evoke the galaxy far, far away.
What does the rocket emoji mean?
The rocket ๐ typically means launching something new โ a project, a trip, or a quick exit. It can also signal excitement about space exploration.
Is there a space emoticon?
Text-based space emoticons exist in kaomoji form, but emoji are now the standard way to add space themes to messages.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
