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Life & fun · December 21, 2022

CAD model of the saturn V rocket on the 55th anniversary of Apollo 8

Today is the 55th anniversary of Apollo 8. I figured it would be fun to make a CAD model with a space for a model rocket engine and also as an augmented reality model. The tutorial is for Fusion360 but the steps can be adapted to most CAD programs. I would love to know what you all think!

CAD model of the saturn V rocket on the 55th anniversary of Apollo 8 launched on December 21, 2022 with 20 votes, #1,123 of 3,688 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.

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This is a CAD model of the Saturn V rocket created to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Apollo 8. Designed in Fusion 360 with adaptable steps for other CAD programs, the model includes a space for a model rocket engine and functions as an augmented reality model. It is intended for space enthusiasts and CAD learners interested in rocketry and 3D modeling projects.

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Use the popular CAD program, fusion 360, to recreate the saturn V rocket

Josh is an entrepreneur, educator, and maker who currently runs cadclass.org helping makers and future makers bring their dream projects to life using Fusion360. He has taught thousands of students, educators, and administrators throughout the world. On December 21 st , 1968, exactly 55 years ago today, NASA sent humans outside of low earth orbit for the first time, captivating the world and ushering in a new era of space travel. An estimated 400,000 engineers, scientists, and manufacturers worldwide are accredited for helping build the rocket. To commemorate this milestone, we will model the Saturn V rocket responsible for the journey at 1/180 th of the original scale. The design can be…from makezine.com

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