OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD Kaleidoscope Kit

Hello everyone! If you're wondering why I'm wearing my astrobear suit today, it's NOT because I'm going to outer space today, but because we are going to make an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD KALEIDOSCOPE!

Yes, I have right here in my little paws a very cool kaleidoscope kit with a space theme. I'll spread all the materials out.

I've never made a kaleidoscope before. Let me take a look at the directions.

Our first step is to cover the outside of our kaleidoscope tube with this sticky constellation paper.

A kaleidoscope isn't a kaleidoscope if it doesn't reflect properly That's what these 3 mirror pieces will do.

We'll stick them inside the tube in a triangle shape. Hello - can you see me?

Then we'll pop the viewing cap on to make it nice and dark.

In our viewing dish, we'll put an assortment of beads, gems, and sparkly sequins. This will be really good.

Then we attach that piece to the bottom of our kaleidoscope tube. It's done! Let's have a look.

Oh wow! Amazing! Beautiful! Terrific! Really wonderful!

Hmm, what did you say? Oh, you want to take a look also! Yes, of course! Have a look inside.

Come a little closer, don't be shy!

What do you think?

I'll rotate it while you're looking inside.

Do you like the colors? No two designs are ever the same!

I'm going to bring this space kaleidoscope with me on my outer space adventures. Every astrobear should have one in their rocket ship!

Tesla Roadster in space

A couple of years ago, Elon Musk launched his Tesla Roadster into space.

I thought it was a beary good idea also!

Space suit

Hello everyone!

I am beary excited today as I have been summoned here to NASA Headquarters. As you might know, I applied to be an astrobear several years ago. It looks like things are finally moving on their part and I have been selected to move forward in the training program.

What's this? Could it be? Why yes, it's my space suit!

Look! It has the NASA logo and USA flag on it. And, there are two pockets for holding snacks! NASA definitely customized this suit for me for sure.

I've waited a long time for this moment. I'm going to try it on.

It seems to fit pretty well! What do you think?

But no space suit would be complete without a helmet.

*muffled sound*

Now ell I theed ezz a spaseshup!

Astrobear ice cream

Recently, my friend Droopy sent me a package in the mail. I couldn't believe what was inside - it was outta this world!

It was astronaut ice cream! Since I am in training to become an astrobear, these freeze-dried snacks will be very delicious to eat in outer space.

The first pouch was strawberry ice cream. Yum!

The second pouch was a polar bear cookies & cream ice cream sandwich.

And the last pouch was... ALIEN NEOPOLITAN ICE CREAM! Wow - will I meet aliens on my space mission?

Thank you Droopy, for the astronaut ice cream! Now I will have snacks for outer space.

NASA

NASA HEADQUARTERS

(NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION)

"Commander Tibbs, have you made a decision yet?"

"We have received hundreds, perhaps thousands of applications for the astrobear training program, but I'm not sure if we've found our new astrobear yet, Flight Engineer Feathers."

"Some of these candidates are qualified, but I don't feel a passion for exploration, a passion for adventure, a passion for... GOING TO OUTER SPACE!!"

"If we don't have an astrobear, we will have to cancel our entire space program!"

"Oh no, that would be terrible!"

"Woof!"

"We only want the best of the best of the best!"

"Soooorrrrryyyy I'mmmmmm laaaatee."

"Mission Specialist Ooogie, please tell me you have some good news."

"I haaaaaave ooooone fiiiiinaaaal aaaaaaappliiiiiicaaaaatiiion heeeere."

"Hmm.... yes... interesting... very interesting!"

"WE FOUND HIM! This is our new astrobear! He's brave, he's strong, and his dream is to go to outer space!"

"And he's small enough to fit into our rocket ship!"

"Leeeeeeet'ssssss briiiing hiiiiim iiiiiin fooooor traiiiiininnnng."

"This will be our most important mission yet, so important that we will even change our name to... the NATIONAL AJDIN IN SPACE ASSOCIATION!"

"We have lots of work to do! Let's get to it!"

NASA

NATIONAL AJDIN IN SPACE ASSOCIATION

Model Rocket Ship: Part 2

Hi everyone! We're back. The model rocket ship has been glued together is now dry. It's ready to paint.

I have the best assistant here to help me.

"Woof!"

Look at all these paint colors!

I'm going to get straight to work!

Some details on the wings will be a nice added touch...

The wheels will be black...

I will paint "USA" on the side so aliens will know what country it is from...

And a rocket ship wouldn't be complete without the NASA logo!

Wow, it's done! It looks great!

Thank you Parker, for your help!

The only thing that would be even better than this model rocket ship is if I am selected to become an astrobear! I hope I hear back from NASA soon...