When building a model rocket, it can be fun to get into the maths of it all—calculating the expected performance of your build, and then seeing how it measures up in the real world. To aid in that ...

If you’ve ever built a model rocket, you’ll know there’s not a whole lot to them. Essentially it’s a cardboard tube, a plastic nosecone, some fins, and a little clip that will keep it riding the ...

Landing a real rocket with propulsion is an incredibly complex task that took years to perfect; only recently did it cross into the realm of actual practicality. Joe Barnard, creator of the Youtube ...

Model rocketry isn't the cheapest hobby in the world, but it's a lot of fun. As a kid, I built my first rocket from this Estes Space Shuttle kit. It launched fine and then exploded halfway to its ...

Here's our countdown to the best model rockets for beginners, with iconic replicas, STEM sets and more all included.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … 4-Hers? That may well have been the thought of some Bartholomew County 4-H fairgoers Friday morning, as a small group of students launched model rockets at the ...

Looking to take off with a new hobby? We have rounded up the best deals on model rockets and accessories, to keep you flying high in 2026. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It took SpaceX years to successfully pull off the first vertical ...