The Blue Origin New Shepard rocket provides educators with a powerful way to connect classroom learning to real world spaceflight. Modeled after the launch vehicle used for suborbital research and crewed missions, this scale model allows students to explore modern aerospace design through hands on construction and flight.
Connect Students to Real World Spaceflight
The Blue Origin New Shepard represents an active commercial space program, making it especially relevant for today’s students. Building this rocket helps learners understand how rockets are used for research, technology testing, and human spaceflight, reinforcing concepts tied to current aerospace careers.
Hands On STEM Learning Through Building
This intermediate level builder kit encourages students to follow instructions, plan assembly steps, and apply basic construction techniques. The process supports learning objectives related to engineering design, measurement, sequencing, and attention to detail, making it a strong fit for classrooms, clubs, and enrichment programs.
Explore Physics Through Flight
Once launched, the Blue Origin New Shepard becomes a living lesson in thrust, stability, altitude, and recovery systems. With flights reaching up to 700 feet on recommended engines, students can observe real flight behavior and discuss variables such as engine selection, weather conditions, and recovery performance.
Flexible for Classrooms and Group Programs
The kit includes all rocket components and detailed instructions needed for assembly. Basic tools and finishing supplies are required. Launch equipment, engines, starters, plugs, and recovery wadding are sold separately. This flexibility allows educators to scale use from individual builds to group demonstrations or repeated launches.
