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A model rocket is a miniature rocket. They are not launched by the government or a space program. They are used by people interested in rockets. They are normally made of light (not heavy) materials. Even though it seems dangerous, it is quite safe and is a way many people start getting interested in rockets and space exploration. Rocket motors come in many different sizes, and they are indicated by a code on the motor. There are also many ways for the rocket to fall back down after it is ignited. Some of them use parachutes.

  • Model rocket flight

    Model rocket flight

  • Model rocket parts

    Parts of a model rocket

Images for kids

  • Modellraketenstart05102020

    Picture sequence of a model rocket launch using a B4-4 engine

  • JMS 0067Crop

    The launch of a scale model of Saturn V

  • Rocket Launch (3)

    A typical model rocket during launch (16 times slower)

  • G64 rocket motor components

    The components of a motor made by Aerotech Consumer Aerospace for a 29/40-120 casing. 1. Motor Casing 2. Aft Closure 3. Forward Closure 4. Propellant Liner 5. Propellant Grains (C-Slot Geometry) 6. Delay Insulator 7. Delay Grain and Delay Spacer 8. Black Powder Ejection Charge 9. Delay O-Ring 10 & 11. Forward and Aft O-Rings 12. Forward Insulator 13. Nozzle 14. Electric Igniter

  • Model Rocket Motors

    Rocket motors. From left, 13mm A10-0T, 18mm C6-7, 24mm D12-5, 24mm E9-4, 29mm G40-10.

  • WikiReloadableMotorCases

    Aerotech Reloadable motor cases. From left: 24/40, 29/40-120, 29/60, 29/100, 29/180, 29/240

  • 2005-06-25 Parachute caught on wire

    A typical problem with parachute recovery.

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