Space toys offer hours of fantasy fun for children of all ages. Toys range from astronaut action figures to remote-control spacecraft. Many are based on popular science-fiction television series and films from...
Do they really make Jetex fuel from bat guano? No, Jetex fuel isn't made from guano of any flavor. Actually the original Jetex propellant was formulated of an exotic blend of guanidine nitrate,...
If you are going to sell a model rocket kit you need to mention that you are not including engines for the rocket. Otherwise it could be removed for violation of one of eBay's rules on shipping explosive...
Rocket Launch Sets Generally Launch Sets include everything you need to launch included a launch pad system and controller,plus an E2X (some assembly) or a Ready To Fly rocket (no assembly). You also recieve...
Most model rockets are in three different skill levels from 1 to 3 which range from beginner, intermediate to advanced based on the builder's skill and the complexity of the rocket design . These rockets...
What chemicals power your rocket motor? That is a good question, and the answer is in the realm of rocket science. First let's clear up the word "rocket fuel." To be accurate, in rocket science it's best to...
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ... Ignition! (in 10 minutes or less) For these little rockets, first you absolutely must find a safe "test range" to launch them. They're small, but they can fly a long way, and sometimes...
Ready to Test Your Rocket Engine? Serious rocket science calls for "static testing" rocket engines (firing them anchored to a test bench and fitted with instrumentation. A static test can accurately determine...
Thinking of mixing your own rocket fuels? First, the author of this little guide has more than 50 years hands-on experience working with rocket propellants, pyrotechnics, explosives, and high-energy chemicals....
Actually, rocket propellants have long been made from very common ingredients. And, in theory, you could really make them from scratch, even today, collecting and processing barnyard ... into nitrates ... but...
