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Europa Clipper Paper Model

Simple paper model of Europa Clipper available for download.

Want to learn more about the Europa Clipper spacecraft? Build a paper model! You can build your own version of Europa Clipper, learning how each part of the spacecraft fits together as you go.

  • Age level: Grades 5+

  • Estimated time to build as an individual: ~2.5 hours

  • Estimated time to build as a group: ~2 hours (Tip: Reduce build-time by dividing into teams for cutting and gluing.)

  • Finished model size: 22 inches long

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