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Free printable coloring page showing an astronaut planting a flag on the moon, perfect for kids to practice creativity and fine motor skills

Astronaut Planting Flag Coloring Page

By JessicaPublished November 22, 2025Updated December 2, 2025

Download this free printable Astronaut Planting Flag coloring page for kids, great for classroom activities, home learning, and creative fun.

Page size: Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
Orientation: Portrait

Free for personal and educational use. Perfect for home, classrooms, and homeschooling. Print as many times as you need.

About This Astronaut Planting Flag Coloring Page

Coloring an Astronaut Planting Flag coloring page is a fun way to spark conversations about space travel and exploration. Imagine the dusty moon surface under tiny boots, the shiny helmet reflecting distant stars, and the brave moment of planting a flag. Space suits have lots of interesting parts to color, such as the helmet visor, the control box on the chest, and the backpack that helps an astronaut breathe. In a classroom center, print several copies and invite children to design mission patches or write a short mission log. At home this printable is perfect for a rainy afternoon, so use it with books about the moon and rockets for a mini unit. For a creative extension, cut out the colored astronaut and glue it to a black background with glitter stars, or turn the sheet into a story prompt and ask children to name their planet. This activity is free and printable and great for encouraging imagination, conversation, and exploratory play.

Coloring Tips & Techniques

Use silver and light gray for the suit, and add touches of blue for shadows to make the suit look three dimensional. Color the flag bright red or blue and add white stars for contrast. Shade the moon surface with pale gray and use darker gray around craters to show depth, and try soft strokes for a smoother sky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this coloring page in my classroom or homeschool?

Yes! All of our coloring pages are free for personal, classroom, and homeschool use. You can print them as many times as you need for lessons, activities, and creative projects.

What paper size should I print this on?

Every coloring page is formatted for US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), which also prints correctly on A4. Just download the PDF and print it at 100% scale for the best results.

Can I use these on tablets or digital devices?

Yes! You can open the PDF files on iPads, tablets, and computers to use with digital coloring apps like Procreate or GoodNotes. The PDFs work great for both printing and digital coloring.

Free to print and unlimited classroom use

This high quality coloring page is free for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. Print as many copies as you need for home activities, art lessons, or creative classroom projects.