I'd like to watch a rocket launched into space (from the continental U.S.). I've researched it as best I can, but would like guidance from someone who knows more about it or has seen one before. [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj on Oct 7, 2009 - 15 answers

What do we need to know for our first model rocket launch? [more inside]
posted by Doofus Magoo on Sep 17, 2009 - 17 answers

Our son is getting too old for the animals on his wall, and we'd like to do a space theme (rockets, the real planets, etc). We've found that by enlarging an image and printing it out on clear label paper, we can make murals using our favorite illustrations, either found online or in books (technique originally posted here). So, we're looking for cool illustrations of the planets, rockets, etc. Preferably with a Mary Blairish, 1950's feel. Any suggestions, either on the internet or book recommendations?
posted by ericbop on Aug 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Where can you legally launch small model rockets in the Alameda Country/Oakland, CA? Is it okay to launch them at the park?
posted by zeoslap on Jun 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Did insurgents really fire Katyusha rockets into Baghdad's Green Zone? [more inside]
posted by kirkaracha on Mar 25, 2008 - 12 answers

My friend and I are going to Germany. We have both read "Gravity's Rainbow" and are interested in checking out a site or two related to the German rocket program during WWII, like Cuxhaven, Nordhausen, or Peenemünde. Does anyone know anything about spots like this?
posted by toomuchkatherine on Oct 11, 2007 - 5 answers

Where is a good spot to let off some Estes rockets and/or play with some RC planes in the East Bay? [more inside]
posted by zeoslap on Sep 5, 2007 - 4 answers

My four-year-old boy is crazy about rockets. We have already done stomp rockets and compressed-water rockets and baking soda + vinegar rockets, and now I'm thinking of getting a small Estes model rocket to build and launch with him. All the kits say something like "ten years and up with adult supervision," so just how dumb of an idea is this? [more inside]
posted by bevedog on Aug 22, 2006 - 31 answers