Blast Off! Build Your Own Cardboard Rocket Ship

Blast Off! Build Your Own Cardboard Rocket Ship

With 18 squares, 8 right-angle triangles, and 5 isosceles triangles, you can construct a towering 2.2-meter-tall rocket ship—a launchpad for endless adventures into the great unknown!

Prepare for Takeoff

This isn’t just any cardboard creation—it’s a fully customizable, build-it-yourself rocket that’s perfect for intergalactic explorers of all ages. Whether it’s a daring mission to Mars or a deep-space voyage to new galaxies, the fun begins as soon as you start assembling.

🚀 Command Module: The top of the rocket is the perfect spot for mission control! Add buttons, screens, and space maps to chart your course through the cosmos.

🛸 Cargo Bay: Store your essential space gear, moon rocks, and maybe even a stowaway alien!

🌍 Launch Tower: At 2.2 meters tall, your rocket stands above the rest! Attach windows, decorate with cosmic designs, and get ready for liftoff!

How to Build Your Rocket Ship

1️⃣ Lay Out Your Shapes – Start with 18 squares for the main body, then use 8 right-angle triangles and 5 isosceles triangles to form the pointed nose and fins.

2️⃣ Assemble the Structure – Slot the pieces together, reinforcing the base for stability.

3️⃣ Customize & Decorate – Paint it silver, add NASA logos, or design a one-of-a-kind alien cruiser!

4️⃣ Prepare for Liftoff – Climb inside, count down from 10, and blast off into adventure!

STEM Learning in Orbit

Building a rocket ship isn’t just fun—it’s a hands-on STEM challenge! Kids will explore geometry, engineering, and problem-solving while constructing their own spacecraft. Plus, designing and decorating their rocket fosters creativity and storytelling.

Eco-Friendly & Out of This World Fun

Made from sustainable, recyclable cardboard, this rocket is lightweight yet durable—ready for countless missions across the galaxy. Plus, when the next adventure calls, you can rebuild and redesign it in new ways!

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