25 Rocket coloring pages
Look, we’ve aII sketched rockets – those crazy-taII tubes with the flames shooting out below. These beasts (some hit like 365 feet high) punch through the clouds faster than you’d believe, fighting gravity with raw power.
Sure, the nuts and bolts get complicated, but try teIIing that to a kid who’s crazy about space. There’s something about mixing real rocket science with pure imagination that just clicks in their heads.
These rocket coloring pages work pretty much anywhere you need ’em. Some kids play it safe with grays, others throw the whole rainbow at it. And why not? Space travel’s supposed to be fun anyway.
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How to Download and Print
Here’s what you do with these pages – it’s pretty basic:
- Check out the pictures and pick your favorite.
- When you see one you like, hit Print (opens in new window). Want to save it for Iater? Just click the save button or do Ctrl+S.
- Download buttons work fine too.
- Regular printer paper’s all you need – nothing special. Just find that print button or hit Ctrl+P [1].
- Then grab whatever’s around – those squished crayons from the bottom of the toy box, half-dried markers, colored penciIs, whatever works.
No need to worry about cost – these pages won’t cost you a penny. Perfect for when the rain’s pounding outside and the kids are bouncing off the waIIs like pinbaIIs. Works great in classrooms too, or just because you need five minutes of peace. Just print and let them go wild with those colors.
Easy Rocket Coloring Pages
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Young children, preschoolers, adult coloring beginners |
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Feature rockets and space exploration, including friendIy aliens, comets, and planets. |
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A4 (PDF) |
Rocket Ship on a Cheesy Planet
Zoom your rocket ship down to a planet made of cheese – there’s a friendly alien waving! What wild colors would look best?
Rocket Ship and Colorful Comets
Blast off in u’r rocket ship past colorful shooting stars and swirling comets! Which rainbow colors will you pick?
Simple Rocket Lunar Visit
Look at this simple rocket floating near the big round moon! Which space colors will you pick for this nighttime adventure?
Simple Rocket Morning Flight
Ting-tong.. Time for this simple rocket to zoom into the morning sky! Can u color the sunrise as bright as the sun?
Medium Rocket Coloring Pages
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Children in early to middle elementary school. Medium advanced adults. |
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Historic Apollo 11 missions, detailed moment NASA rockets, and imaginative rocket ship adventures |
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A4 (PDF) |
Rocket Ship Space Junkyard
Look, a rocket ship just landed in a space junkyard! Those friendly robots sure look excited. What treasure will you help them find?
Rocket Ship Fuel Stop
The rocket ship needs a snack break at the galaxy gas station!
Which space treats would you pack for the journey?
Simple Rocket Space Station Visit
Hey there! A simple rocket passing by the space station – time to wave! What message would you send to the astronaut?
Simple Rocket Comet Encounter
Whoosh! The simple rocket racing a blazing comet through space. Color the comet’s tail extra bright and fiery!
Apollo 11 Launch Preparation
The mighty Apollo 11 stands ready for its moon adventure. Give this brave rocket some bold colors for takeoff!
Apollo 11 Historic Moon Landing
Apollo 11’s lunar module just landed! Draw footprints next to the astronaut making history. Where would you step first?
Advanced Rocket Coloring Pages
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Older children, teens, and adults who enjoy detailed coloring. |
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Featuring detailed Apollo 11 missions, realistic rocket ships, and complex NASA rocket scenarios |
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A4 (PDF) |
NASA Rocket Launch Day
A powerful NASA rocket prepares for launch, with astronauts and crew busy around. Can you feel the excitement as it blasts off?
Rocket Ship River Adventure
Join this cheerful rocket ship gliding over a winding river, with friendly aliens peeking from the banks. What amazing sights will it discover downstream?
Apollo 11 Orbiting Earth
Gaze upon the iconic Apollo 11 rocket orbiting above Earth, a marvel of space exploration. Imagine the breathtaking views astronauts had on this incredible journey!
Fun Rocket Ideas & Surprising Facts
Why not add a twist to your coloring? Here are some ideas and facts to inspire you while you color:
- Try coloring your rocket with a rainbow theme!. Give stripes, stars and unique shapes to the rocket body.
- Stick on other colored paper, glitter, or recycled materials to add accents to the rocket image.
A rocket is a vehicle or engine that carries its own fuel and oxygen, so it does not require oxygen from outside for combustion, making it possible to operate in the vacuum of outer space. The name “rocket” comes from the Italian rocchetta, meaning “bobbin” or “little spindle”, given due to the similarity in shape to the bobbin or spool used to hold the thread from a spinning wheel [2].
The rocket was like a giant balloon flying into space, but instead of being blown up, it was pushed by a blast of hot gas from behind! So, rockets actually ‘fly against the wind’, cool, right? When a rocket flies, the sound of the explosion can be louder than thunder! So, if you see a rocket launching, don’t be surprised if you hear a super loud sound. Rockets have parts that are similar to airplane fins, but to stabilize them when launching, so they don’t wobble like falling toys.
Share Your Art with ColorWee
We’d love to see what you’re working on! If you want to share your colored rocket pages or any rocket-inspired creations, send them to ColorWee. There’s always room for more art, and your masterpiece might even inspire someone else to pick up their colored pencils.
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/reader/using/print-pdfs.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket
