What is Model rocket?
[[File:Model rocket launch 2 (Starwiz).jpg|thumb|Model rocket launching]] A '''model rocket''' is a miniature [[rocket]]. They are not launched by the [[government]] or a [[space exploration|space program]]. They are used by people interested in rockets. They are normally made of light (not heavy) materials. Even though it seems dangerous, it is quite safe and is a way many people start getting interested in rockets and space exploration. Rocket motors come in many different sizes, and they are shown below. <gallery> File:Model rocket flight.gif|Model rocket flight File:Model rocket parts.gif|Parts of a model rocket </gallery> ==Other websites== {{commons category|Model rocketry}} * [http://www.nar.org/cabinet/waiverinst.html FAA launch regulations for the United States] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614104829/http://www.nar.org/cabinet/waiverinst.html |date=2012-06-14 }} [[Category:Rockets]] {{tech-stub}}