Building the future: Winner Announcement

Jul 31. 2016

Thanks for participating in the "Building the Future" Gallery Competiton! Check out the all the awesome creations and be inspired to continue building our future. Keep dreaming, designing and building!

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Space Fact

Jupiter is believed to be the first planet that formed in our solar system. It’s the 5th planet from the sun and the largest planet in our solar system with well over 60 moons!

Space Fact

What we can see of Jupiter is the very top of the thick layer of clouds in the planet’s atmosphere. The atmosphere could be hundreds of miles deep, or the entire planet could BE the atmosphere!

Hubble Peeks at Jupiter

Jun 15. 2016

Have you ever wondered what Jupiter really looks like? Watch the video and see what NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope already have captured.

  • Did you know?

    More than 1,000 Earths would fit inside Jupiter.

  • Did you know?

    A person who weighs 100 pounds on Earth would weigh about 240 pounds on Jupiter.

  • Did you know?

    It takes 12 Earth years for Jupiter to make one trip around the sun. So, a year on Jupiter is equal to 12 Earth years.

Space Fact

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is a gigantic storm (bigger than the Earth) that has been raging for more than 300 years.

  • Did you know?

    NASA launched a mission to Jupiter in 2011, called the Juno Mission. The Juno spacecraft has been on a 5-year journey toward the giant planet and will now orbit Jupiter from July 4, 2016 to February 2018!

  • Did you know?

    Juno will take the first ever “look” through Jupiter’s atmosphere and help scientists find out more about the planet’s structure.

  • Did you know?

    Onboard the Juno spacecraft are three very special passengers: The LEGO® minifigure and Roman god Jupiter, his wife Juno and ‘father of science’ Galileo Galilei.

  • Did you know?

    No humans have been to Jupiter. The three specially-constructed aluminum LEGO minifigures will be the first crew! During their stay they will study Jupiter’s: Gravity and core, Atmosphere, Magnetic fields and auroras and Possible water content

  • Did you know?

    The electronic instruments onboard Juno are protected inside a big titanium box.

Quiz: Juno Mission – facts or fiction?

  • How long did it take for the NASA spacecraft Juno to travel from Earth to Jupiter?

  • What will the Juno mission study on Jupiter?

  • What are the names of the three LEGO® minifigures traveling to Jupiter?

  • How many flybys will Juno complete around Jupiter?

  • How are the instruments onboard Juno protected?

  • Yes! And Juno will orbit Jupiter for almost a year and a half.

  • Yes! And they’re hoping to find out more about how planets are formed and learn more about the history of our solar system.

  • You got it. They are made of a special space-grade aluminum and have been tested to make sure they can handle the same conditions as the science instruments onboard the spacecraft.

  • Correct! Every time Juno completes a flyby of Jupiter, it needs a break to recharge and send photos and other data back to Earth. That takes about two weeks.

  • Yes! Titanium protects the instruments from radiation and temperature changes as Juno orbits Jupiter.

Quiz: What do you know about Jupiter?

  • What are the clusters of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter called?

  • How many moons does Jupiter have?

  • What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

  • What do scientists believe is at the core of Jupiter?

  • Yes! Luckily, scientists can program the spacecraft to travel between asteroids and not bump into any of them.

  • Correct! And some of them are really big! One of the biggest moons, Ganymede, is even bigger than the planet Mercury!

  • That’s right! It’s been raging for at least 300 years, and is about as wide as two Earths.

  • Yes! Juno carries a lot of instruments to measure temperatures, microwaves, and much more. When Juno sends all its data back to Earth, scientists can get a better idea of what the core is made of.

Quiz: Are you a LEGO® Junior Space Explorer?

  • What makes Earth a special planet in our solar system?

  • How many moons does Earth have?

  • What do astronauts use LEGO models for in space?

  • Why is exercise important in low gravity?

  • How long does it take a spacecraft from Earth to reach Mars?

  • What is Mars often called?

  • How many moons does Jupiter have?

  • What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

  • What will the Juno mission study on Jupiter?

  • What are the names of the three LEGO minifigures traveling to Jupiter?

  • Right! Water is necessary to sustain life as we know it. That’s why scientists hope to find water on other planets and bodies in our solar system.

  • Yes – and it’s not made of cheese. The holes you can see on the Moon’s surface are craters from asteroid and comet impacts.

  • Yes! They can test if balance beams, wind turbines and other functions work the same way in space as they do on Earth. For example, how can you weigh something in weightless conditions?

  • Correct! Gravity tells our muscles and bones how strong they should be. Without exercise in low gravity, astronauts can lose muscle and bone mass. And when they return to Earth, they would have a hard time standing up!

  • Correct! But you need to launch your rocket at the right time to make sure it reaches Mars when it’s close to Earth.

  • Correct! Did you know the red color comes from the high content of iron in the Martian soil?

  • Correct! And some of them are really big! One of the biggest moons, Ganymede, is even bigger than the planet Mercury!

  • That’s right! It’s been raging for at least 300 years, and is about as wide as three Earths.

  • Yes! And they’re hoping to find out more about how planets are formed and learn more about our solar system.

  • You got it. They are made of a special space-grade aluminum and have been tested to make sure they can handle the same conditions as the science instruments onboard the spacecraft.

How to build your own LEGO® Jupiter

Jun 15. 2016

Learn how to build your own LEGO Jupiter and add it to your cool collection of LEGO planets.

Space Fact

Mars is the 4th planet from the Sun, and the next planet beyond Earth. It can take a spacecraft about seven to nine months to travel from Earth to Mars.

Space Fact

Mars has two moons, Phobos (“Foe-buss”) and Deimos (“Dee-muss”). They might be asteroids captured in orbit around Mars.

  • Did you know?

    Mars is about half the size of Earth, but it has the largest volcano and canyon in the solar system!

  • Did you know?

    If you could stand on the Martian equator, the temperature at your feet would be like a warm spring day, but at your head it would be freezing cold!

  • Did you know?

    One year on Mars lasts 687 Earth days.

  • Did you know?

    Mars has about 1/3 the gravity of Earth. That means you can jump about three times higher on Mars than if you are jumping up and down on Earth.

How do you get to Mars?

Jun 15. 2016

Want a quick getaway to the planet next door? There are a few things you should know before you start packing your suitcase! It takes a lot of planning. Watch the video to find out why.

Space Fact

Mars has a lot of water ice under the ground. Astronauts could use it when they explore Mars someday.

Space Fact

No humans have been to Mars yet. But in 2003, NASA and LEGO worked together to send the first construction bricks to Mars aboard the Spirit and Opportunity Mars Rovers.  A third Mars rover, named Curiosity joined Spirit and Opportunity on Mars in 2012.

Space Fact

Asteroids are big space rocks without atmospheres that orbit our sun. When you travel from Mars to Jupiter, your journey will take you through an asteroid belt with tens of thousands of asteroids.

Match the space creatures

Find and match two identical space creatures!

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Quiz: Do you have what it takes to go to Mars?

  • What is Mars often called?

  • What are the names of the two NASA Mars rovers that brought the first construction bricks to Mars?

  • How long does it take a spacecraft from Earth to reach Mars?

  • What are the most important things to pack for a Martian vacation?

  • Why is finding water ice on Mars good?

  • Correct! Did you know the red color comes from the high content of iron in the Martian soil?

  • Yes! If you build your own version of a Mars Rover, what will you call it?

  • Correct! But you need to launch your rocket at the right time when Mars is close to Earth in its orbit around the Sun.

  • Yes! Humans can’t breathe the air on Mars. The atmosphere doesn’t have enough oxygen. So get used to that space suit if you want to live on Mars!

  • Yes! Water is important to living on Mars. Once you clean it, you can use it safely for lots of things.

How to build your own LEGO® Mars

Jun 15. 2016

If you have already built your own cool LEGO spacecraft, here’s how you can build the planet Mars and fly there whenever you want.

How to build your own LEGO® moon

Jun 15. 2016

Learn how to build a LEGO Moon for your own minifigure astronauts and other adventurous space travelers.

Space Fact

The ISS orbits the Earth 200 miles above the ground. You can see the International Space Station pass overhead from several thousand worldwide locations. It is the third brightest object in the sky and easy to spot if you know when to look up!

Space Fact

The ISS is the largest structure ever built by humans in space. How cool is that?!

Space Fact

The International Space Station (ISS) goes around the Earth about once every 90 minutes! How far can you get in 90 minutes if you walk? Ride your bike? Take a bus or train?

How do you go to the bathroom in space?

Jun 15. 2016

Welcome aboard the ISS! You are now inside the orbiting laboratory where NASA astronauts live and work to learn about exploration in space. What’s it like to live and work on the International Space Station? Take the tour.

Life on ISS

Jun 15. 2016

Do you know what the International Space Station is? Well, you’re about to find out. Watch this video to learn more!

How do you sleep in weightless conditions?

Jun 15. 2016

Welcome aboard the ISS! You are now inside the orbiting laboratory where NASA astronauts live and work to learn about exploration in space. What’s it like to live and work on the International Space Station? Take the tour.

Why is exercise important when you’re weightless?

Jun 15. 2016

Welcome aboard the ISS! You are now inside the orbiting laboratory where NASA astronauts live and work to learn about exploration in space. What’s it like to live and work on the International Space Station? Take the tour.

What is a Cupola?

Jun 15. 2016

Welcome aboard the ISS! You are now inside the orbiting laboratory where NASA astronauts live and work to learn about exploration in space. What’s it like to live and work on the International Space Station? Take the tour.

Meet the first Dane in space

Jun 15. 2016

Meet Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen and learn about his dream of space exploration.

  • Did you know?

    Astronauts at the ISS can use construction bricks to show how scientific concepts work. They also build models to see how they work in microgravity.

  • Did you know?

    From 2011 to 2016, 28 different LEGO models have been delivered to ISS and were assembled by astronauts in orbit.

  • Did you know?

    LEGO elements sent to the ISS are made of the same material as the ones you can play with on Earth.

  • Did you know?

    Some of the LEGO models have been returned to Earth, others were discarded in orbit.

  • Did you know?

    Most of the LEGO models did not operate or perform differently in the microgravity environment than they do on Earth.

  • Did you know?

    Astronauts can choose to bring a few personal items from their home country to the ISS? Danish Astronaut Andreas Mogensen brought his favorite baseball cap, Danish flags, and his own LEGO minifigures with his mission logo on their uniforms! Photo credits: ESA

Which models have been to the ISS?

These models have all been built by astronauts at the International Space Station. Match pairs to win the game!

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Quiz: Life onboard the ISS!

  • How many people typically live and work on the ISS?

  • What is the “Cupola”?

  • How do you sleep when you’re weightless?

  • Why is exercise important in low gravity?

  • What do astronauts use LEGO models for in space?

  • Yup. The first NASA astronaut to command the ISS was Bill Shepherd in 2000-2001. Since then, more than 200 men and women have been to the ISS!

  • Correct! Everyone on the ISS enjoys looking at our planet from the Cupola – the view is out of this world, they say.

  • Yes! And since you have no sensation of what is up or down, you can imagine it any way you like.

  • Correct! Gravity tells our muscles and bones how strong they should be. Without exercise in low gravity, astronauts can lose muscle and bone mass. And when they return to Earth, they would have a hard time standing up!

  • Yes! They can test if balance beams, wind turbines and other functions work the same way in space as they do on Earth. For example, how can you weigh something in weightless conditions?

Mission to Space

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could visit other planets and travel through space? Well, here’s your chance to go on a mission to Space through a partnership between NASA and LEGO Group!

Pack your space lunch, and get ready to fly the International Space Station, pass the Moon, to Mars and Jupiter! Learn fun facts about our solar system, play quizzes, and get a taste of life as an astronaut and space pioneer! Round off the trip by entering an out-of-this-world building challenge.







NASA’s New Rocket

Jun 15. 2016

Watch an animation of a NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. NASA is planning for the first test flight of an SLS rocket to fly around the Moon in 2018!

How to build your own LEGO® spacecraft

Jun 15. 2016

Get your bricks and be ready for lift-off! See how to build your own cool LEGO spacecraft and get ideas here!

Space Fact

Earth is the only planet in our solar system to have “lots" of liquid water on its surface. But, it is not the only planet or moon with water, which life needs to survive.

  • Did you know?

    By the year 2019, there may be more LEGO minifigures than humans on Earth!

  • Did you know?

    If you wanted to build a column from Earth to the Moon, you would need to stack more than 40 billion LEGO® bricks on top of each other.

  • Did you know?

    If you put the number of LEGO bricks produced in 2015 side by side, they would reach more than 28 times round the world.

Space Fact

Earth is 3rd planet from the Sun. It has only one Moon.

Space Fact

Apollo 11 was the first manned spacecraft to land on the Moon in 1969 with Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin.

Space Fact

From the moment a rocket is launched, it takes about eight minutes to reach space.

Quiz: Life on Earth

  • How many moons does Earth have?

  • What does NASA launch control usually say when a rocket is launched?

  • Who were the first humans to walk on the Moon’s surface?

  • What covers most of the Earth’s surface?

  • What makes Earth a special planet in our solar system?

  • Yes – and it’s not made of cheese. The holes you can see on the Moon’s surface are craters from asteroid and comet impacts.

  • Correct! The final seconds before liftoff are always exciting for everyone who works at NASA. And for anyone watching the launch online or on TV!

  • Correct! 24 people have flown to the Moon and back. 12 have landed.

  • Exactly! For every square mile of land surface, Earth has almost 3 square miles of water surface!

  • Right! Water is necessary to sustain life as we know it. That’s why scientists hope to find water on other planets and bodies in our solar system.

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