Rocketry 101

A UKSEDS training course

5.0 (5 reviews)
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Rocketry 101

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Tom Snelling

Reviews 4.86 (7 Reviews)

Course Overview

Welcome to the Rocketry 101 training course. The aim of this course is to give an introduction to model rocketry and is aimed at students wishing to participate in competitions such as the UKSEDS National Rocketry Championship and the Mach-X competition. If you are interested in model rocketry but do not know how to start, this course is for you!

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Topics for this course

  • Warning and Disclaimer

    • Warning

    • Disclaimer

    • Declaration

  • Introduction

    • Introduction

    • Its Rocket Science

  • What is a Rocket?

    • Pointy End Up, Flamey End Down

    • How Do Rockets Work?

    • Bonus - Rocket Equation

    • Parts Of A Model Rocket

    • Model Rocket Flight Profile

    • Bonus Video

    • What Is A Rocket?

  • What is a Motor?

    • What Is A Motor?

    • Bonus: Electric Motors

    • Bonus Video: Exclusive Look Inside Ariane 5 factory

    • Bonus Video: Hypergolic Fuels

    • Motor Types

    • Impulse

    • Parts Of A Motor

    • Parts Of An Igniter

    • How Do You Ignite A Motor?

    • How Do Motors Work?

    • Thrust Curves

    • Motor Codes

    • Thrust And Rocket Weight

    • Delay

    • What Is a Motor?

  • Rocket Dynamics

    • The Forces On A Rocket

    • Definitions - CG

    • Definitions - CP

    • Bonus Video: Rocket Stability

    • Rocket Stability

    • Stability Examples

    • Active Stabilization

    • Stability Margin

    • Bonus Video: Go Pro On A Rocket

    • Rocket Dynamics

  • Safety

    • Safety Distances

    • The RSO

    • Range Layout

    • Range Procedure

    • Countdown And Launch

    • Misfires

    • Descents

    • Recovering Your Rocket

    • Safety Messages

    • Countdown And Problems

    • Safety

  • Preflight Preparation

    • Swing Tests

    • Things To Avoid On The Day Of Launch

    • Preflight Inspection

    • Preparation For Flight

    • Preflight Preparation

  • Tips and Tricks

    • Tips and Tricks

    • Bonus: Suggested Reading

  1. 5

    m.aswania

  2. 5

    robert.larini

    A very insightful course conveying the most important facts and considerations regarding rocket design and launching in model rocketry. There were a few “typos” however, everything could still be followed.

  3. 5

    SierraCharlie

  4. 5

    Chengster_

  5. 5

    Robert_Mcleod

Free
  • Course Level Beginner
  • Lessons 49
  • Duration 3 hr
  • Language English
  • Enrolled 254
  • Additional Resource 0
  • Last Update 3rd November 2025
Last Update: 3rd November 2025
Skill: beginner