LEGO and space exploration makes for an intriguing combination in this gallery, shot by photographer Jonathan Duggins. After moving to Orlando, Florida from Texas in 2008, Duggins became interested in the shuttles and rockets he’d seen launching from Cape Canaveral. He decided to combine his passions for photography and LEGOs to create an insanely detailed photo gallery of space exploration scenes entitled, “Let’s Build Space.” Built and photographed by Duggins himself, these magnificent scenes depict what a career with NASA would look like if everything was built using the iconic interlocking plastic blocks.

Check out these super-realistic images from Duggins’ “Let’s Build Space” project and don’t forget to follow his Instagram at @letsbuildspace, for more of the talented photographer’s work.

Duggins created this scene as a tribute to the iconic photo of Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon’s surface. The original photo was taken by Neil Armstrong, who appears in the reflection of Aldrin’s helmet in this beautifully recreated scene.

As shuttles enter the orbit they may appear to be standing still and hovering above Earth. In reality, a shuttle like this one moves at approximately 17,000 mph.

This photo is based on the space shuttle Atlantis, which launched for the final time on July 8, 2011.

It looks like this astronaut is having a bit of a problem on the launch platform. He can’t quite keep his balance!

On July 24, 1969, the crew of Apollo 11 splashed down into the Pacific Ocean, ending the pioneering eight-day mission. They boarded the USS Hornet, Apollo 11’s primary recovery ship, and were congratulated in-person by President Richard Nixon.

This scene depicts SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Rocket launch from September 2018. The successful launch saw both rockets’ side boosters return to earth and land in unison.

This scene portrays the aftermath of a moon landing, made possible by Duggins’ photography and LEGO building skills – and a ton of dirt.

In September 1992, Mae Jamison became the first African-American woman to travel into space. She served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Duggins imagines what he would do if he’d gotten the chance to fly to the moon. Based on this scene, a healthy work-life balance is critical for astronauts and photographers alike.

Admittedly, Duggins says this scene featuring a beautiful display of star trails was his hardest concept to shoot. A video detailing his process for shooting this photo appears on his website.

Every so often, external repairs need to be made to shuttles. These two astronauts are the best for this dangerous job.

If you enjoyed Jonathan Duggins' fun photos, you should check out these real-life photos of outer space, taken by NASA.