Model rocket

Model rocket launching

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 shown below.

• Model rocket flight.gif

  Model rocket flight

• 

  Parts of a model rocket

Model Rocket Media

• 

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

• A photograph of a small model rocket being launched.

• The launch of a scale model of Saturn V

• 

  A typical model rocket during launch (16 times slower)

• Model-rocket-engine.svg

  Anatomy of a basic black-powder model rocket motor. A typical motor is about 7 cm (2.8 in) long.*1. Nozzle*2. Case*3. Propellant*4. Delay charge*5. Ejection charge*6. End cap

• 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

• 

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

• 

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

• 

  A typical problem with parachute recovery.

• 

  Several high-power rockets

Other websites

• FAA launch regulations for the United States Archived 2012-06-14 at the Wayback Machine