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[[File:Model rocket launch 2 (Starwiz).jpg|thumb|Model rocket launching]]
A '''model rocket''' is a miniature [[rocket]]. They are not launched by the [[government]] or a [[space exploration|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 shown below.

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File:Model rocket flight.gif|Model rocket flight
File:Model rocket parts.gif|Parts of a model rocket
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== Model Rocket Media ==
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File:Modellraketenstart05102020.png|Picture sequence of a model rocket launch using a B4-4 engine

File:An photograph of a model rocket being launched, taken in 2019.jpg|A photograph of a small model rocket being launched.

File:JMS 0067Crop.jpg|The launch of a scale model of [[Saturn V]]

File:Rocket Launch (3).gif|A typical model rocket during launch (16 times slower)

File:Model-rocket-engine.svg|Anatomy of a basic black-powder model rocket motor. A typical motor is about {{convert|7|cm|in|abbr=on}} long.*1. Nozzle*2. Case*3. Propellant*4. Delay charge*5. Ejection charge*6. End cap

File:G64 rocket motor components.jpg|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

File:Model Rocket Motors.jpg|Rocket motors. From left, 13mm A10-0T, 18mm C6-7, 24mm D12-5, 24mm E9-4, 29mm G40-10.

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

File:2005-06-25 Parachute caught on wire.jpg|A typical problem with parachute recovery.

File:Rocket Fleet post XPRS 2024.jpg|Several high-power rockets
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== Other websites ==
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* [http://www.nar.org/cabinet/waiverinst.html FAA launch regulations for the United States] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614104829/http://www.nar.org/cabinet/waiverinst.html |date=2012-06-14 }}

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