Brevard County has made good progress in attracting aerospace companies.

But they’re not the only space-related businesses relocating to the Space Coast -- a new store has opened hoping to attract space junkies.

NASA baby socks, Apollo 11 action figures and space bingo; items that don’t appeal to the average person. But then again, Florida’s Space Coast isn’t home to average people.

“I think it’s a good time to be here and start up a store here, especially compared to being in Denver, so I saw an opportunity to be in Brevard County that it would be the best place to be,” said Brett Anderson, Owner, The Space Store.

For eight years, Brett Anderson has operated his space-related merchandise and apparel store online, from Colorado.

But he wanted a physical store for The Space Store. So he moved to Brevard County, America’s gateway to space for the past five decades, hoping to appeal to the county’s space enthusiasts.

“The Space community here in Brevard County is second to none,” said Tim Gagnon, Manager, The Space Store.

The business set up in Cocoa Village, which some consider the crown jewel of this city. Cocoa Village has been visited by everyone from President Barack Obama to cruise passengers on day excursions.

Sure it’s a place to buy meteorite jewelry and inflatable space shuttles; but it’s also a place to learn.

“I work out at the space center so seeing the opportunity to promote the space program is always a great idea to me,” said Robert Canaday.

Anderson hopes his store encourages the next generation, those who’ve never seen a space shuttle launch, to think about becoming an astronaut.

“One day when I grow up and if I go to the moon or something it will be awesome, I will just be able to see a lot of stuff that I never have seen because I’m not used to this, so I’m just so happy all around.” I’ve never been to a space store, so it’s really cool,” said 9-year-old Angelissa Mattatall.

The Space Store originally was founded in Houston, Texas; Anderson bought and moved the store to Denver before relocating to Brevard County.

Most of his merchandise is sold online, but he’s hoping a physical store in Cocoa Village will help increase sales.