Here at Space.com, we love a good rocket launch, and viewing the excitement of a launch can fuel the imagination of youngsters. It can be a real-life inspiration to help children learn all about ...

Last spring [Mike] built a foam rocket launchpad which was a hit with the kids in his neighborhood. But the launch system was merely a couple of buttons so the early enthusiasm quickly wore off.

The Akron, Ohio, native grew up playing football and ... me to invest in and be a partner to Rocket Youth, a platform providing similar opportunities for kids nationwide by enabling coaches ...