Space Shuttle

 

This paper airplane resembles the NASA space shuttle orbiter. This origami plane is simple to fold and glides very well.  It is a slow glider so, toss it gently for better flight.

Folding Instructions

 





Step 1
Start with an  8 1/2"x11" paper.  Fold paper in half vertically. 

 

Step 2
Make a valley fold and unfold.

 

 

Step 3
Insert the bottom corner point inward as shown in figure. This inside reverse fold makes a tail fin.


Step 4
Fold the top layer as shown in figure.

 

 

 
Step 5
 Repeat Step 4 on the other side. 

 

 Step 6
Make a valley fold along the vertical dashed line.
 
 

Step 7
Unfold the flap and make a mountain fold so that the flap is under the top sheet. Repeat behind. 

Step 8
 Fold down the wing section. Repeat behind.

 
 




Step 9
Make another valley folding upward.
 

Step 10
Repeat Step 9 on the other side wing.
Step 11
Make a 3-dimensional shape as shown in figure. The Shuttle Paper Airplane is complete and ready to fly.  Make sure the back view of your plane matches the diagram shown in figure.

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