Space Shuttle Hand Pipe
Smoking pipes
by Hemper
Space Shuttle Glass Hand Pipe by Hemper
The Space Shuttle Hand Pipe is a borosilicate glass hand pipe shaped like the iconic US Space Shuttle — complete with gold highlights, an opaque white body, and a miniature American flag above the wings. At just 12.7 cm long, it fits in your palm or pocket and delivers smooth, flavour-packed hits through the shuttle's nose cone. It's a novelty piece that actually smokes well, which is rarer than you'd think.
What Makes This Glass Hand Pipe Worth Grabbing
A novelty pipe that actually functions as a proper daily driver — that's the short version. Hemper have built this Space Shuttle hand pipe from borosilicate glass, the same heat-resistant material used in lab equipment and decent bongs. It won't crack from thermal shock when you light up, and it won't leach weird flavours into your smoke the way cheap soda-lime glass does. You can feel the weight of it — solid, not flimsy. The gold accents catch the light nicely, and the American flag detail above the wings is a surprisingly sharp touch for a pipe at this price point.
The honest limitation? Cleaning. The shuttle shape means there are a few tight corners inside that a standard pipe cleaner won't reach easily. You'll want to soak it in isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt every few sessions to keep the airflow clear. It's not a dealbreaker, but it's worth knowing upfront. Compared to a standard spoon pipe, you're trading easy maintenance for a conversation starter that genuinely looks brilliant on a shelf.
Space Shuttle Hand Pipe Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hemper |
| SKU | HS2586 |
| Material | Borosilicate glass |
| Length | 12.7 cm (5 inches) |
| Diameter | 6.3 cm (2.5 inches) |
| Height | 4.3 cm (1.7 inches) |
| Body colour | Opaque white with gold highlights |
| Details | Miniature American flag above the wings |
| Bowl location | Bottom (engine section) |
| Mouthpiece | Nose cone of the shuttle |
Complete your setup with a decent grinder — a 4-piece aluminium grinder gives you a fine, even consistency that packs better and burns more evenly in a small bowl like this one. Pipe cleaners and isopropyl alcohol are also worth keeping on hand for maintenance between sessions.
Why This Glass Pipe Belongs in Your Collection
We've seen hundreds of novelty pipes come through the shop over the years. Most of them look fun in photos and smoke like rubbish — thin glass, restricted airflow, bowls that are either too shallow to pack properly or too deep to light evenly. The Hemper Space Shuttle hand pipe avoids those traps. The bowl sits in the engine section at the bottom, which is a natural position for packing and lighting. The airpath runs up through the body and out the nose cone, giving you a surprisingly smooth draw for something that measures just 12.7 cm end to end.
The 6.3 cm diameter means it sits stable on a flat surface without rolling, and the 4.3 cm height keeps it low-profile. Toss it in a padded case or wrap it in a sock — borosilicate is tough, but glass is still glass. We'd pick this over a silicone novelty pipe any day: silicone doesn't break, sure, but it also doesn't deliver the same clean flavour that glass does. If you want something that looks genuinely cool, smokes properly, and sparks a conversation every time someone spots it on your coffee table, this is the one.
How to Use the Space Shuttle Glass Hand Pipe
- Grind your herbs to a medium consistency — not too fine, or they'll pull through the bowl.
- Pack the bowl gently into the bottom of the pipe (the engine section). Don't overpack — leave enough airflow for an easy draw.
- Hold the pipe with the nose cone (mouthpiece) facing you. If there's a carb hole, cover it with your thumb.
- Light the edge of the bowl and inhale slowly through the nose cone. Let the cherry build naturally rather than torching the centre.
- Release the carb hole (if present) towards the end of your inhale to clear the chamber.
- Exhale and enjoy. Tap out the ash when the bowl is spent.
- Clean regularly by soaking in isopropyl alcohol with coarse salt, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
