Project · Model rocketry
Rocket Mission UK
Build and launch your own rockets!
Overview
What is Rocket Mission UK?
In Rocket Mission UK students will learn how to build and launch four types of model rockets including CO2, air, water and solid-fuel rockets. Students will also find out about exciting UK rocket launch sites and involvement in space exploration. The UK has world-leading and fast growing expertise in satellite and space technology. Find out what UK careers could be part of your future with Rocket Mission UK.
Contents
On this page you will find:
- Information on space launch developments in the UK
- Video demonstrations of film-canister, air, water and solid fuel model rockets.
- How to build your own film-canister mini-rockets
- How to build and launch a water rocket
- UK Space Career routes and opportunities
UK spaceports
Spaceports in the UK
The UK has a globally respected space and satellite industry that is rapidly growing. In the next two years we will start to see rocket launches taking place in different parts of the UK. Find out about the new spaceport developments across the UK by clicking on the images below.
Hands-on
Build and launch your own Rockets
Watch the video below to see four different model rockets being launched. Below are instructions for building and launching your own model rockets. Have fun and stay safe when experimenting with your rockets. Always ask a parent/carer or trusted adult before building and launching model rockets. At the bottom of this page find out about careers and study opportunities in the UK. Could this be your first steps to space?
Here is a playlist off all the instructional videos for the different type of rockets
Resources
Build instructions
Futures
UK Space Careers
The UK space industry is world-leading and fast growing. 30,000 new jobs will be created in the UK space sector by 2030. That means real career opportunities for you to find study and work relating to UK space projects. Find out more about the amazing opportunities that await you at the excellent SpaceCareers.uk website.
You can also visit the UK Space Sector Landscape Map to find space sector involvement near you and across the UK; there are over 1000 organisations listed.