Published: 05.10.2026
The word space means room, area and the universe at the same time, which gives the .space extension a flexible meaning. It suits creative projects, communities, research groups and companies connected with the space industry. Use the availability form that appears just after this paragraph to find out whether your .space name is still open.
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A short history
.space is one of the generic extensions introduced in the 2010s, when new endings were added to the domain system. Its name appealed to designers, artists and technology projects that liked the sense of openness and room for ideas. The zone grew alongside the wider market for creative and community projects, and today it is used in many fields rather than only in astronomy.
Who runs it
Like other generic zones, .space is run by a registry operator that works under contract with ICANN. The operator keeps the database of names and the name servers, and accredited registrars sell names to the public. Registration terms, renewal rules and any special conditions for certain names are published by the registry, so the current version is the one to read.
Rules in practice
- Open zone: registration is generally available to individuals and organisations.
- Length: 63 characters at most; letters, digits and hyphens are allowed.
- Special names: some names may follow different terms from standard ones, so check the conditions before you confirm the order.
- Renewal: keep renewals on a calendar, because a lapsed name is hard to recover.
Who uses .space
- Design and art studios, photography collectives and creative agencies.
- Coworking spaces, event venues and community hubs.
- Astronomy clubs, science outreach groups and aerospace start-ups.
- Personal portfolios and project pages built around ideas and experiments.
Strengths
- The word is short, positive and easy to remember, and it works in many languages.
- It gives a creative project room to grow beyond one product or service.
- For a community site, the ending suggests a place where people meet and share, which can make a first visit feel welcoming.
Things to keep in mind
- The meaning is broad, so visitors may first think of the space industry even when your project is about something else.
- A formal corporate brand may find the ending less serious than a classic extension.
- Popular words for space-related themes are often taken, so names may need a distinctive second word.
- Make your homepage clear about what the site offers, so that the extension does not have to do the explaining.
Tips before you register
- Describe the purpose of the site in the first lines of the homepage.
- Check trademarks and existing brands in the fields you plan to enter.
- Set up a professional e-mail address on the domain for sponsors and members.
- Keep the site structure simple, so that visitors can find events, projects and contacts quickly.
- Enable auto-renewal and point the registrar contact to a shared mailbox.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to work in space science to use .space? No. The extension is open to any project, from design work to a neighbourhood group.
Is .space a good choice for a coworking business? It fits well, because the name describes a place for work, meetings and events.
Can I use .space for a personal portfolio? Yes. It works well for a personal page that shows your work and your ideas.
