Model Rockets & STEM

Rocketry in the Classroom: How to Run a Safe Model Rocket Launch for a Class or Club
Rocketry in the Classroom: How to Run a Safe Model Rocket Launch for a Class or Club
Plan a safe class or club rocket launch: field size, student roles, the NAR safety code, kit picks and an altitude-tracking STEM lesson. Read more...
Estes Green Eggs payload model rocket kit ready to build and paint
How to Build and Paint Your First Estes Rocket Kit: Fins, Glue, Filler and a Pro Finish
Glue strong fins, fill balsa grain and body-tube spirals, prime, mask and paint a model rocket that looks like it came off a pro bench. Read more...
Estes C6-5 model rocket engines three pack
Rocket Engine Codes Explained: What A8-3, C6-5 and E12-6 Mean
What does C6-5 mean? Letter = total impulse, first number = average thrust, last = delay. Plus the NAR impulse class table and first-engine picks. Read more...
Estes Space Corps Centurion model rocket launch set for beginners
Model Rocketry for Beginners: Your First Launch, Step by Step
Pick a starter set, read engine codes, prep wadding and igniters, and follow the NAR safety code for a great first model rocket launch. Read more...