PROJECT 1 SPACE SHUTTLE Ever wonder how a space shuttle blasts off into space Powerful rocket boosters and an external fuel tank thrust the space shuttle into orbit Once they are no longer needed The rocket boosters and fuel tank detach from the shuttle Recreate this amazing launch sequence with this easy-to-build cardboard toy SUPPLIES scissors 1 paper towel roll
cardboard use thin non-corrugated cereal box cardboard 1 toilet paper roll white and red paint paintbrush black and orange permanent markers orange and white duct tape hot glue gun hook and loop fastener optional 1 Cut your paper towel roll into two unequal rolls The longer roll will be your fuel tank The shorter roll will be your space shuttle
2 For Space Shuttle a Cut out a tail piece from the cereal box Cut one slit on each side so it attaches to your cardboard roll Cut out matching slits into your paper towel roll Trim one end of your cardboard roll so it’s curved 3 For External Fuel Tank a Trim one end of your cardboard roll so it’s curved similar to the space shuttle
4 For Rocket Boosters a Cut your toilet roll tube in half lengthwise Trim one end of each so they’re curved 5 Paint your space shuttle white external fuel tank red and rocket boosters white Use permanent markers or duct tape to add extra detail Roll up your rockets and use duct tape to secure them
