How to build & launch your first rocket
How to build & launch your first rocket
How to build & launch your first rocket
Learn the key parts of a rocket, materials, principles of flight and propellant.
How to fold a parachute
How to build & launch your first rocket
How to build & launch your first rocket
Learn how to fold a parachute so the strings don’t get tangled and it can deploy properly.
3D printing for rocketry
How to build & launch your first rocket
Discover which parts of a rocket can be 3D printed and how to achieve best results.
EPQ - Rocketry ideas for your year 12 EPQ
Many students consider building and launching a rocket for their Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) - Here are some ideas on how to start.
How to choose and use altimeters to measure altitude
How to choose and use altimeters to measure altitude
Whether you are building a rocket to go as high as possible or aiming for a precise height, altimeters are a valuable piece of tech that you can include in your rockets.
How high can you fly?
How to choose and use altimeters to measure altitude
Learn how to calculate how high you expect to fly so you can find where you are legally allowed to launch your rockets.
Different glues and epoxy
Different glues and epoxy
Different glues and epoxy
Sticking your rocket parts together requires some thought. Discover the different types of glue and epoxy that are useful in rocket building.
Designing PCB boards
Different glues and epoxy
Different glues and epoxy
Take your rocket to the next level! Fit it with electronics that collect data or code it with instructions. Fit your PCB boards to the electronics bay in your rocket
Motors explained
Different glues and epoxy
Rocket box - Equipment list
Learn about the different impulse of motors available and the different manufacturers. Get clued up about the purchase, storage, and use of motors in the UK.
Rocket box - Equipment list
Rocket box - Equipment list
Rocket box - Equipment list
Having all your rocketry equipment organised makes things so much easier. Discover top tips on what to include in your rocket box.
Launch pads - The basics
Rocket box - Equipment list
Launch pads - The basics
Launch sites usually provide access to a model pad and a high power pad. Discover the difference
and how to use each one.
How to cluster motors
Rocket box - Equipment list
Launch pads - The basics
Learn how to group (cluster) motors together and ignite at the same time. Discover the best tips and techniques.