Youth rocketeers
Hello Fellow Rocketeers...
My name is Ted and I started my rocketry journey at the age of 8. The photo above was taken in Texas, USA where, at the age of 14, I competed as a member of Team GB in the World Space Modelling Championships and won Gold and Silver medals with my self-built precision payload rocket. Since then I have opened Rocket School so I can help other young people follow their own trajectory through prestigious Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards that develop a breadth and depth of rocketry knowledge and application.
Whether you are set on a career in aerospace engineering, looking to become an astronaut or just want to enjoy the challenge of rocket science, enrolling in Rocket School will certainly put you on the right trajectory!
If you’ve not already discovered, there is lots of content available online about building and launching rockets. The trouble is finding what is relevant, legal and accessible in the UK.
Come and join me in the fun of rocketry and start on your own trajectory!
Ted
Get on the right trajectory
Youth Rocketeer Awards
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
Develop your rocketry skills by logging your flights with different rockets.
Silver
Bronze
Bronze
Increase your competence with different rockets. Begin competing. Share your skills with others.
Gold
Bronze
Gold
Illustrate a deeper understanding of the principles of rocket flight. Develop your capabilities with a range of rocket models, motors and recovery systems. Demonstrate your commitment to the field of rocketry by mentoring other youth rocketeers.
How to build and launch your first rocket
Learn how to build and launch your first rocket in your first Rocket School lesson!
Clubs
Find a rocketry club in your region where you can get advice on rocket building, buy rocket kits, model parts, and motors, and start launching your models safely.
Competitions
Begin competing against other young rocketeers. Compete with your school, at National events, and at international championships.
Safety & Safeguarding
Safety and Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility in rocketry. Making sure young people remain safe and protected from harm is a priority.
Insurance
Accidents can happen when flying rockets, whether that's your rocket damaging a neighbour's car or your rockets go missing on a flight to an international competition. Insurance is important to make sure no-one loses out. The British Model Flying Association (BMFA) provides insurance for rocketeers.