Draw Space Shuttle
Wish to find out how to draw a space shuttle?
Beginners will benefit from this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a space shuttle. This easy drawing tutorial is perfect for younger children looking to get started with a space-themed drawing!
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and simple to follow! Plan for this drawing to take about 30-40 minutes, but the drawing process may actually take longer if a background is added as well.
Drawing is much more fun when you have a easy to understand lesson to reference. Let’s get drawing!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- Draw Space Shuttle Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
We will arrive at a finished drawing of a space shuttle by creating one part at a time. We’ll start with some of the larger parts of this NASA spacecraft. The drawing will take 9 steps to complete as we continue to create each area moving closer to the finished work of art. The final drawing will be completed with color resulting in a drawing you will be proud of!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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First Form The Orbital Cockpit
Start by drawing the tall, elongated outline of the orbital cockpit. Draw a curved line near the top. Then, secure the cockpit by adding small circular bolts.
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Now Add The Engine
Now, add two engines at the bottom of the orbital cockpit.
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Next Attach The Orbiters
Next, form the shape of the orbiters attached to the sides of the cockpit.
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Form The External Tank
Form the large external tank of the space shuttle.
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Add The Rocket Boosters
Add thin, vertical rocket boosters on each side of the external tank.
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Then Draw The Supporting Beams
Then, draw short horizontal lines to outline the supporting beams connecting the rocket boosters to the external tank.
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Attach The Booster Engines
Form the cylindrical booster engines at the bottom of the rocket boosters.
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Draw The Smoke
Draw the smoke coming out of the engines as shown.
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Complete The Space Shuttle Drawing
Let’s bring our space shuttle drawing to life by adding some color! First, shade the external tank with an orange crayon. Now, color the engines and supporting beams with a dark gray crayon. Next, fill in the smoke with a dull shade of blue. Then, color the cockpit, orbiters, and rocket boosters with shades of brown. Finally, shade the bolts with a gray crayon.
Draw Space Shuttle PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for Draw Space Shuttle. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!