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Set 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V
LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

NASA Apollo Saturn V

The Saturn V rocket carried NASA's Apollo missions towards the Moon, and this LEGO® Ideas set recreates it piece by piece. At 1,969 pieces across 220 unique elements, 21309 sits among the larger builds in the catalogue. Below you'll find the complete parts list alongside everything worth knowing about the set.

Set number
21309
Year
2017
Pieces
1,969
Minifigures
0
Theme
LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Different parts
220
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 220

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (21)

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Description

A staged build

The real Saturn V flew in stages, each one falling away once its fuel ran out, and the model mirrors that structure as you build it. Progress feels segmented: a base section takes shape, then a middle stage, then the upper portion, each recognisably distinct from the last. With 1,969 pieces, this isn't a weekend build — expect several evenings at the table, with the scale becoming obvious only once the last section clicks into place. The build rewards patience rather than speed, and the parts list on this page shows exactly what goes into each stage before you start, which helps if you like to sort pieces by section in advance.

A restrained colour palette

White, light bluish grey, black and dark bluish grey account for almost everything in this set, echoing the look of 1960s spaceflight hardware rather than any bright LEGO® colour scheme. Large white panels meet grey cladding and black detailing, and that contrast — rather than colour variety — does most of the work in making the rocket read correctly at a glance. Scanning the parts list, you'll notice how few colours actually appear; the shape and proportion of the pieces carry the model, which is worth knowing before you start sorting bags.

Built for the shelf, not the toybox

21309 began life as a fan submission to LEGO® Ideas, the programme where enough public votes can turn a concept into an official set — a fact that says something about how many adults love this subject. There are no minifigures here; the model stands, or lies, on its own as a display piece rather than a play set. With 220 unique elements reused heavily across its length, it also suits anyone curious about building their own rocket or fuselage shapes afterwards, since several of the tube and cone pieces transfer well to other space-themed projects, from custom landers to satellite dishes and observation towers.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 21309 have?
The LEGO® NASA Apollo Saturn V comes with 1,969 pieces and 220 unique elements.
Does the set include any minifigures?
No, there are no minifigures — the set is a display model of the rocket itself.
Who is this build suited to?
With close to 2,000 pieces and a lot of repetition, it's best suited to experienced adult and teen builders who enjoy larger technical models.

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