Build your Webb

James Webb Space Telescope
ARCHIVE CONTENT 17 JAN. 2022 publication date 1953 Views

In brief

ESA’s Build your Webb challenge asks you to get creative in your classroom and build your own model of the ground-breaking James Webb Space Telescope, using any materials you like.

Join ESA’s Build your Webb challenge now!

Get innovative! You could make a space telescope out of resources in your classroom, create an inspired piece of artwork, 3D design or 3D print a Webb model or get innovative and find a new way to build your very own Webb telescope.

Age Range: 6-19

Keywords: Design, Arts, Science, Technology, Webb, Telescope


#WebbAtHome craft project

We can’t wait to see your designs! If you’d like to share your creations with us, you can do so here.

For some great inspiration, follow #WebbAtHome on social media to see what others have created outside the classroom, or check out this 3D designed Tinkercad Webb model, created by a teacher in Poland. If you would like to build an advanced 3D design model of Webb you can follow these step-by-step Fusion 360 instructions. You can also find a ready-to-print 3D model of Webb here.

Keep an eye out for our next Webb challenges, which will be launched over the coming weeks.


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