Clearance! Slightly scratched Full size metal replica of NASA Pioneer Plaque, laser engraved and cut from golden aluminium.

Grab yourself a bargain on this popular piece of space memorabilia. This full size replica of the famous Pioneer Plaque is laser cut and laser engraved on golden anodised aluminium, and has a small and barely visible scratch.

Full size metal replica of the Pioneer Plaque, Hand Made in Australia

Laser engraved on aluminium, in three different finishes.

This full size metal replica of the original Pioneer plaque is laser etched and cut from aluminium, and measures 23 x 15 cm (6 x 9 in).

Comes in three finishes:

* Glossy gold / silver is made of anodised aluminium. Finish is mirror gloss, engraves to the silvery aluminium under the anodised layer. Same as the glossy Voyager Golden Record.

*Matte gold / black is a lacquered aluminium, not shiny.

* Satin gold / black is a brass-coloured satin finish, semi-gloss, engraves black.

The image is engraved in very high detail. Even the bolt holes used to secure the plaque to the spacecraft are laser cut.


How would you send a "message in a bottle" to the universe? What would you say to an alien being who might one day find it?

The NASA Pioneer space mission launched two spacecraft in 1972 and 1973, each bearing a golden plaque. The images on the plaque explain to any alien being who might find it who we are, and where we come from. The illustrations were designed by Carl Sagan, and the nude images of the man and woman caused quite a bit of controversy at the time. Sagan was forced to alter the figures to make them more acceptable to the public...

The iconic figure has taken its place in human history and culture, and both plaques are currently in interstellar space on board Pioneer 10 and Pioneer 11.


A fantastic gift for the space geek in your life, or for your space collection!


How to clean your Pioneer Plaque
Be careful not to touch the face of the record as fingerprints do show up. To clean, use a soft, lint-free cloth (the kind used to clean eyeglasses is best). This is often enough, but if you need more then use some dishwashing liquid diluted with water. Do not use harsh cleaning materials like Windex.