Ready for launch? In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to fold an easy yet surprisingly realistic origami rocket using just a single square of paper. With a few simple folds, your paper will transform into a sleek little rocket that looks ready to blast off.
Easy Realistic Origami Rocket

Difficulty: Easy
Learn how to make an origami rocket with clear, step-by-step instructions that guide you through every fold for a fun and satisfying paper craft.
Step 1

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Start with a square piece of origami paper. I am using an 7×7 inches origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
Step 2

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Fold in half vertically.
Step 3

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Unfold. We just needed a crease line.
Step 4

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Fold the right edge to the center crease.
Step 5

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Fold the left edge to the center crease.
Step 6

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Unfold.
Step 7

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Fold the right corner diagonally to meet the center crease.
Step 8

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Fold the left corner diagonally to meet the center crease.
Step 9

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Fold the right edge left to meet the first vertical crease from the center.
Step 10

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Fold the same edge to the right again along the existing crease.
Step 11

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Fold the left edge right to align with the other flap.
Step 12

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Fold the same edge to the left again along the existing crease.
Step 13

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Cut along the dotted lines to form the rocket’s tail.
Step 14

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Turn the model over and your rocket is ready.
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