LEGO Set 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	21309
Release year	2017
Piece count	1,969
Minifigures	0
Theme	LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Ideas set 21309, “NASA Apollo Saturn V”, recreates the rocket from the Apollo program as a buildable display model.

Set 21309 belongs to LEGO Ideas, the theme built around selected fan submitted projects that become official releases. Its subject is the NASA Apollo Saturn V, presented as a historical spaceflight model rather than as a character driven play set.

The build focuses on the long cylindrical profile of the rocket, its sectioned structure, and the technical character of the launch vehicle. Apollo related details are handled as part of the model’s overall form and display value.

This set is aimed mainly at LEGO Ideas collectors, spaceflight enthusiasts, and builders looking for a display piece. Within LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, it sits among sets based on real world subjects, distinct from themes that rely on minifigures, vehicles for play, or fictional story settings.

Inventory of set 21309

The inventory of set 21309 lists 1,969 pieces, spare parts excluded: 220 different lots (one shape in one color) for 163 part shapes. The box also contains 27 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21309

Main color: white, making up 37% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (16%) and black (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
White	736	37%
Light Bluish Gray	309	16%
Black	245	12%
Dark Bluish Gray	187	9.5%
Red	106	5.4%
Tan	105	5.3%
Blue	104	5.3%
Pearl Gold	43	2.2%
Yellow	36	1.8%
Pearl Titanium	19	1%
Other colors (9)	79	4%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	386	20%
Bricks Curved	370	19%
Plates	353	18%
Tiles Special	144	7.3%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	128	6.5%
Bricks Round and Cones	103	5.2%

Most common parts in set 21309

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Curved 3 x 2 No Studs 24309	White	148
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	White	112
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Blue	71
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) 15573	Light Bluish Gray	62
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	White	59
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	White	52
Brick Curved 3 x 2 No Studs 24309	Black	48
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted 99207	Red	42
Plate 2 x 8 3034	Tan	40
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted 99780	Dark Bluish Gray	40

151 of the 163 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 21309 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 21309 from another set

Share of the parts of set 21309 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
92176 NASA Apollo Saturn V	100%	1,969	2020

Set 92176 NASA Apollo Saturn V supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 21309 within its line

With 1,969 pieces, set 21309 ranks #26 out of 94 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO sets in our database, which have an average of 1,279 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #13.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Jaco van der Molen, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V have?

LEGO set 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V has 1,969 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

What year was LEGO set 21309 released?

Set 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V was released in 2017 and belongs to the LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21309?

LEGO set 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21309?

The instructions for LEGO set 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21309.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21309?

White, with 736 out of 1,969 pieces, or 37%. Next come light bluish gray (16%) and black (12%).

How many different parts does set 21309 contain?

Set 21309 has 220 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 163 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Curved 3 x 2 No Studs in white, with 148 copies.

Does LEGO set 21309 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21309?

Set 92176 NASA Apollo Saturn V, released in 2020: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Is this set part of a classic LEGO Space range?

No. Its listed theme is LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO, not a classic LEGO Space subtheme.