Before we made our giant leap, our journey began in the skies! National Paper Airplane Day occurs annually on May 26.

This year, we invite you to celebrate our friends in flight with hands-on aircraft activities. From stomp rockets to ring-wing gliders, explore how engineering has propelled humanity from the skies to the stars! These activities are designed by NASA and other aerospace industry leaders, and each can be enjoyed at home with your favorite crew members – no wings required.

NASA make a paper airplane activity 

NASA ring-wing glider activity 

Making Paper Airplanes 

Exploring the Solar System: Stomp Rockets 

Looking to learn more about aviation and aerospace? On your way to Space Center Houston, visit our neighbors at the Lone Star Flight Museum!