In this case, though, we’ll respectfully disagree with [Zach Hipps] assessment of his remote-controlled soda bottle rocket launcher as “overengineered”. To us, it seems just right.

It’s an automatic parachute deployment system that you build into the nose-cone of your rocket. The main portion of the build is made out of plastic soda bottles (2 liter size) to end up with a ...

At 1:30pm, they will be launching baking soda bottle rockets outside of the expo hall. On Saturday, the booth will be hosting experiments and activities from 10:00am – 3:00pm in addition to ...

Build and launch a rocket powered by a chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar! This exciting experiment demonstrates how chemical reactions can create pressure, and how that pressure can be ...

via Baking Soda Bottle Rockets (Photo: Business Wire) ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda and educators from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center will host a STEM Festival booth to inspire education and excitement ...