Purchasing a gift package form the World Star Register should be done with the understanding that you are purchasing a heartfelt personalised novelty gift. The World Star Register is an independent commercial registry, separate to NASA and the IAU (International Astronomers Union) who keep their own records. Therefore, your star name will not be recognised by those bodies and only recognised by and be viewable in the World Star Register. Your star name will be entered into the World Star Register for life without the need for further purchase.