These Rocketry Hobbyists Are Not Just Playing Around

At a rocketry club’s monthly launch, some of the projectiles flew as high as 4,500 feet, carrying onboard cameras, GPS ...
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Model, Rocket Engine, NERVA Nuclear, on Moveable Test Stand, On Rails, 1:8 Scale

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Shown here is a one-eighth scale ...
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Raptor vs BE 4 what sets these rocket engines apart

SpaceX’s Raptor engine and Blue Origin’s BE-4 engine are two key innovations in rocket propulsion, each with its unique design and performance characteristics. While the Raptor engine leverages ...
The Verge

Model rocket enthusiasts are learning how to do vertical landings

Two hobbyists show how they can pull off SpaceX’s trick at a smaller scale with custom hardware and a few years of effort. Two hobbyists show how they can pull off SpaceX’s trick at a smaller scale ...
The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

Homeland security measures may affect model rocket builders

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) -- Model rocketry buffs in Iowa and across the country are worried about new Homeland Security Act restrictions. Individuals who build, ship and launch high-powered model rockets ...