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Spacecraft Model Type 1:

With the materials provided in the box, you can make 1 of 4 types of spacecraft. To make the first model, you must:

Rectangular Box Construction:
- Find a piece of long rectangular metal with fold marks
- The fold marks provided are to help fold the piece into a rectangular box.
- Fold the metal piece into a rectangular box.
Circular Disc Attachment:
- There will now be a circular disc piece that is stuck to a thin square-like metal
- This can be attached to the end of the rectangular box.
Optional Motor:
- If bought, an optional motor can be inserted into the rectangular box you created.
Gold Foil Wrap:
- Stick the piece of gold foil to the box and wrap it around so that it looks like a shiny gold box.
Caps and Antenna:
- Put the caps on the end of the box that isn't covered
- Place the antenna on either the top, bottom or on the back cap of the gold foil box.
Satellite Dish:
- Next, there will be a bowl-shaped disc and a triangular metal frame.
- Attach the two so that it looks like a triangular pyramid coming out of a bowl.
Solar Panels:
- Attach this whole structure to the front of the golden box and then put 2 or 4 solar panels on the sides.
- If 2, plug in the other 2 holes with the golden caps given.
Your Satellite is now finished

Here are our design plans for the most renouned spacecrafts:

Spacecraft Model Type 2:

With the materials provided in the box, you can make 1 of 4 types of spacecraft.
To make the second model, you must:

For the following initial steps use the letter A
Cone:
- Look for the bendable white plastic circle
- Fold the circular piece so the ends touch and reach the black line indicated on it to form a cone
Body:
- Attach the cone with the white flat cap on top of the tip and a white disc
- Next, there will be around 7 cylindrical pieces that are all white but one pinkish.
- Attach each piece in a consecutive order so that it follows A1-A7 downwards.
- At the end of the long white cylindrical piece you have created, end of A7, attach a thruster labeled T-A.
- Place the cone created in step 2 on top of, on top of A1, the long white piece created.
Repeat steps 2-8 but A is replaced with the letter B
Orange Cone:
- There will be a orange large beveled cone and 2 hollow orange cylindrical pieces
Put together each piece in the following order:
- Cone, lighter orange cylinder, orange cylinder
Space Shuttle:
- Take the piece that looks a bit like an airplane and also the wings
- Attach the wings on each side of the shuttle with respect to the letter L and R
- Find and place 3 thrusters labeled T1, T2, and T3 in their respective positions on the Shuttle
Final Touches:
- Attach the Space Shuttle to the orange piece made earlier
- Finally, attach piece A on the left of the space shuttle and orange piece and piece B on the other side
Your Space Shuttle is now finished

Spacecraft Model Type 3:

With the materials provided in the box, you can make 1 of 4 types of spacecraft. To make the third model, you must:

Chassis Assembly:
- Find a large, flat, rectangular metal plate with pre-drilled holes
- Next, find 6 suspension arms with 3 arms each and attach them to the frame so that it pivots
Wheel Attachment:
- Take 6 wheels with axels
- Attach each wheel to the suspension arm so that it rotates freely
Body Frame Construction:
- Find the metal, rectangular frame with attachment points
- Align and then snap the frame in place on top of the pre-drilled holes
Solar Panels:
- Take 2 solar panels and attach them to the sides of the body frame
- Position them so that they align with the markings
Antenna Installation:
- Find the dish-shaped antenna and mounting bracket
- Attach the 2 and secure the piece to the designated part on the body frame
Camera Mast Assembly:
- Find a tall, thin, shiny rod and a camera
- Attach the camera at the top of the rod
- Secure the camera mast to the front of the body frame
Science Instruments:
- Small parts may be added around the body frame in the remaining slots for presentation
- Optional Motor and Battery
- Place the battery in a place in the frame
- Connect the battery and the wheels to the motor through a connector piece provided
Final Touches:
- Make sure everything you attached is in the right position
- If you have a motor and battery then make sure the connector piece is properly attached
Your Mars Rover is now finished

Spacecraft Model Type 4:

With the materials provided in the box, you can make 1 of 4 types of spacecraft. To make the first model, you must:

Main Body Construction
- Find a piece of long rectangular metal with fold marks
- The fold marks provided are to help fold the piece into a rectangular box
- Fold the metal piece into a rectangular box
- Snap smaller rectangular panels into place on the metal rectangular box you have created
High-Gain Antenna Assembly
- Find the large dish shaped antenna and attach it to the support structure
- Secure this to the main body
Science Boom Attachment
- Find the long, thin rod with scientific instruments attached
- Snap the end of the rod, the science boom, to main body
Magnetometer Boom
- Find the extendable long rod, called the magnetometer boom
- Securely fasten it to the opposite side of the main body
RTGs
- Find and attach a flashlight shaped object and attach it to the bottom of the main body using the mounting brackets
Planetary Radio Astronomy and Plasma Wave Antennas
- Locate 2 long thing wires, the antennas
- Attach the antennas so that they are pointing outwards near the bottom and back of the main body
Final Touches
- Add any additional parts to their assigned positions on the model as presentation
- Double check everything is secure and adjust anything that isn't fastened
Your Voyager 1 is now finished

Spacecraft Model Type 1:

With the materials provided in the box, you can make 1 of 4 types of spacecraft. To make the first model, you must:

Rectangular Box Construction:

Find a piece of long rectangular metal with fold marks

The fold marks provided are to help fold the piece into a rectangular box.

​Fold the metal piece into a rectangular box.

Circular Disc Attachment:

There will now be a circular disc piece that is stuck to a thin square-like metal

This can be attached to the end of the rectangular box.

Optional Motor:

If bought, an optional motor can be inserted into the rectangular box you created.

Gold Foil Wrap:

Stick the piece of gold foil to the box and wrap it around so that it looks like a shiny gold box.

Caps and Antenna:

Put the caps on the end of the box that isn't covered

Place the antenna on either the top, bottom or on the back cap of the gold foil box.

Satellite Dish:

Next, there will be a bowl-shaped disc and a triangular metal frame.

Attach the two so that it looks like a triangular pyramid coming out of a bowl.

Solar Panels:

​Attach this whole structure to the front of the golden box and then put 2 or 4 solar panels on the sides.

​If 2, plug in the other 2 holes with the golden caps given.

Your Satellite is now finished

Here are our design plans for the most renouned spacecrafts:

Spacecraft Model Type 2:

With the materials provided in the box, you can make 1 of 4 types of spacecraft.To make the second model, you must:

For the following initial steps use the letter A

Cone:

Look for the bendable white plastic circle

Fold the circular piece so the ends touch and reach the black line indicated on it to form a cone

Body:

Attach the cone with the white flat cap on top of the tip and a white disc

Next, there will be around 7 cylindrical pieces that are all white but one pinkish.

Attach each piece in a consecutive order so that it follows A1-A7 downwards.

At the end of the long white cylindrical piece you have created, end of A7, attach a thruster labeled T-A.

Place the cone created in step 2 on top of, on top of A1, the long white piece created.

Repeat steps 2-8 but A is replaced with the letter B

Orange Cone:

​There will be a orange large beveled cone and 2 hollow orange cylindrical pieces

Put together each piece in the following order:

Cone, lighter orange cylinder, orange cylinder

Space Shuttle:

Take the piece that looks a bit like an airplane and also the wings

Attach the wings on each side of the shuttle with respect to the letter L and R

Find and place 3 thrusters labeled T1, T2, and T3 in their respective positions on the Shuttle

Final Touches:

Attach the Space Shuttle to the orange piece made earlier

Finally, attach piece A on the left of the space shuttle and orange piece and piece B on the other side

Your Space Shuttle is now finished

Spacecraft Model Type 3:

With the materials provided in the box, you can make 1 of 4 types of spacecraft. To make the third model, you must:

Chassis Assembly:

Find a large, flat, rectangular metal plate with pre-drilled holes

Next, find 6 suspension arms with 3 arms each and attach them to the frame so that it pivots

Wheel Attachment:

Take 6 wheels with axels

Attach each wheel to the suspension arm so that it rotates freely

Body Frame Construction:

Find the metal, rectangular frame with attachment points

Align and then snap the frame in place on top of the pre-drilled holes

Solar Panels:

Take 2 solar panels and attach them to the sides of the body frame

Position them so that they align with the markings

Antenna Installation:

Find the dish-shaped antenna and mounting bracket

Attach the 2 and secure the piece to the designated part on the body frame

Camera Mast Assembly:

Find a tall, thin, shiny rod and a camera

Attach the camera at the top of the rod

Secure the camera mast to the front of the body frame

Science Instruments:

Small parts may be added around the body frame in the remaining slots for presentation

Optional Motor and Battery

Place the battery in a place in the frame

Connect the battery and the wheels to the motor through a connector piece provided

Final Touches:

Make sure everything you attached is in the right position

If you have a motor and battery then make sure the connector piece is properly attached

Your Mars Rover is now finished

Spacecraft Model Type 4:

Fold the metal piece into a rectangular box.

Attach this whole structure to the front of the golden box and then put 2 or 4 solar panels on the sides.

If 2, plug in the other 2 holes with the golden caps given.

With the materials provided in the box, you can make 1 of 4 types of spacecraft.
To make the second model, you must:

There will be a orange large beveled cone and 2 hollow orange cylindrical pieces

Fold the metal piece into a rectangular box