Your Mission: Create a landing capsule to safely bring your astronaut home
The United States Army was influential in the creation of the National Aeronautic Space Administration, better known as NASA. The Army’s work creating landing capsules allowed for our astronauts to land safely and set the precedent for safety, even today.
In this activity, learn the history and evolution of rockets. Then, experience the forces at work by building a landing capsule of your own for a re-entry test!
![Photo of science project landing capsule. Close up a newspaper-wrapped box with an attached plastic bag parachute. The newspaper is folded around a box. The bag is attached to the box wit rubber bands wrapped around the box.](https://www.thenmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/4_Egg_Drop_landing_page_image2.jpeg)
Time: 1-1.5 hrs
Level: Grades 4+
Topic: Space, Engineering, Astronauts, Exploration
Format: Downloadable PDF
Materials:
- One egg per person
- Tape or glue
- String
- Scissors
- Newspaper
- Recycled materials like cardboard boxes, tissue paper, bubble wrap and plastic bags
![NMUSA Image](https://www.thenmusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/9-Landing-Page-Worksheet-thumbnail.jpg)
Show off your engineering skills
Once you’ve built your landing capsule, share it with us so that we can see it! With an adult, post a photo on social media and tag the museum @USArmyMuseum.