Estes 1469 Tandem-X Launch Set

The Estes 1469 Tandem-X Launch Set gives you two outstanding rockets bundled together with an extraordinary and safe launch system. Both of the rockets are very performance-oriented and will give you two amazing thrills for the price of one. The E2X Amazon is a very user friendly rocket with an almost foolproof assembly process, easily [...]

Read More

What is Potassium Nitrate?

Potassium nitrate (KNO3) is a chemical compound made up of the elements potassium, nitrogen and oxegen. It’s also known as saltpeter or nitrate of potash. It is commonly used in rocket propellants as an oxidizer, which helps the fuel burn quickly and thoroughly to produce the thrust needed for launch. Potassium nitrate can react explosively [...]

Read More

Sugar Rocket Fuel

Commercially manufactured rocket engines are a quick, simple and inexpensive way to get your rocket in the sky, but for the more experienced rocket builder, making rocket rocket engines from scratch can be an exciting challenge. Making a rocket rocket engine with sugar rocket fuel is pretty simple. You’ll just need three ingredients, some basic [...]

Read More