Build a Mini Space Station Model!: A Hands-On Space Project to Explore Orbit, Habitats, and Life Aboard Real Space Stations (Innovation and Space for Young People – Stories and Activities)

What does it take to live and work 400 kilometers above Earth?

In this creative booklet from City of Innovation, young builders (ages 7–13) construct their own miniature space station using cardboard, recycled materials, and imagination. Through step-by-step guidance and real-world inspiration—from the International Space Station (ISS) to future lunar orbiting labs—they’ll:

• Assemble modules for sleeping, science, exercise, and communication
• Learn how astronauts eat, breathe, and stay healthy in microgravity
• Understand why space stations orbit Earth—and how they stay powered and safe

More than a craft, this project is a 3D lesson in engineering, systems thinking, and human spaceflight. No special tools required—just curiosity and everyday supplies.

Part of the “Innovation and Space for Young People” series—where curiosity meets creation.