Do you have the maker itch and a burning passion for rockets? Do you enjoy tinkering, inventing, and making things from scratch in your spare time? If so, then these blog posts are perfect for you! Here we’ll cover diy rocket tutorials and news related to hobbyists. Whether it’s building model rockets with paper mache or crafting unique 3d printed designs – if it involves experimenting with spaceflight technology at an amateur level then we want to hear about it! So dive right in and see how far your imagination can take you while learning the basics of rocketry.
Lucas Weakley is back! Last year he took us step by step through the process of completely building our own radio controlled airplane in a series we call Maker Hangar. Each step along the way, Lucas took the time not only to show what parts work, but to educate us on how they work and […]
The web developers are coming, and they’re bringing Javascript frameworks that let you build robots and rockets more easily.
Launching your own satellite is easier than you think. Here are 7 things you need to know before launching that personal spacecraft into orbit.
NASA is proposing a Centennial Challenge to build robotic rocket sample return systems.
Almost 70% of the cargo shipped around the world travels by boat, which means that if you could switch those boats from burning marine diesel to something more environmentally friendly, it would have a big environmental impact.
Chris Connors’ 10 Dollar Stomp Rocket Launcher looks pretty cool! Stomp rockets are a great way to introduce flight, pneumatics, and energy transfer through hands-on learning. Paper rockets are very easy to make, and use “virtually free” materials. This will help encourage multiple iterations and exploration of rocket design. You should be able to focus […]
In this manual for building a 72-inch amateur rocket, everything but the parachute is repurposed or scratch-built, including the motor and propellant. Detailed, well-written instructions and a clear photo explain each step. If you’re at all interested in amateur rocketry, it’s good reading.
