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Astronaut Starter Kit

  1. Grades K-2
  2. Grades 3-5

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Why it’s awesome

  1. kid launching pretend rocket

    3, 2, 1, blastoff

    Set up a shuttle launch competition and see who can fly higher.

  2. solar system diorama

    Hands-on science

    Explore our solar system through art + engineering.

  3. solar system poster

    Planetary poster

    Discover the size of (and distance to) our closest neighbors.

What’s included?

  • 2 sets of orbiter pieces

  • launch pad set

  • 5 foam sheets

  • 6 straws

  • silicone tube

  • hand pump

  • elbow connector

  • 2 foam tubes

  • base & platform

  • pole

  • 9 spacers

  • plastic ball

  • paint set & paintbrush

  • mess mat

  • 8 foam balls

  • 8 sticks

  • 2 black rings

  • 8 spinners

  • 2 illustrated instruction booklets

  • folder of astronaut information

  • poster

Topics explored

  1. Space flight

  2. Solar system

  3. STEM professions

Additional details

Assembled solar system model: approx. 10.5in W x 9in H
Planetary poster: 13.25" x 19.25"

From the desk of the product designer:

Behind the design

“Any kid who dreams of becoming an astronaut should start with this kit!”

- KiwiCo Product Designer

By the numbers

14

Mini-shuttle constructions tested

11

KiwiCo employees who wanted to be astronauts when they were kids

10 ft.

Record for highest mini-shuttle launch

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