Learning Space: Make a Straw Rocket
NASAJPL Edu・2 minutes read
NASA uses rockets with pointed nose cones and rocket fuel for smooth air travel, while a straw rocket can be built using a template, scissors, pencil, straw, tape, and tape measure. To create the straw rocket, cut out the fuselage and fins, tape them together, fold the fins, create a nose cone, insert a straw engine, launch the rocket by blowing into the straw, measure the distance flown, and modify the design for further launches to achieve the farthest distance.
Insights
- NASA employs pointed nose cones and rocket fuel in their rockets for efficient air travel.
- The process of creating a straw rocket involves cutting out fuselage and fins, assembling them, adding a nose cone, using a straw as an engine, launching by blowing into the straw, measuring flight distance, iterating on the design for improved performance.
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Recent questions
How can I build a straw rocket?
Cut out fuselage and fins, tape together, insert straw engine, launch by blowing into straw.
What materials are needed to make a straw rocket?
Template, scissors, pencil, straw, tape, tape measure.
What is the purpose of a pointed nose cone on a rocket?
Ensures smooth air travel for the rocket.
How does a rocket engine work?
Powered by rocket fuel to propel the rocket.
What is the key step in launching a straw rocket?
Blow into the straw to launch the rocket.
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"Building Rockets: NASA vs. Straw Rocket"
- NASA uses rockets with pointed nose cones for smooth air travel, powered by engines and rocket fuel, while a straw rocket can be built using a template, scissors, pencil, straw, tape, and tape measure.
- To create the straw rocket, cut out the fuselage and fins, tape them together, fold the fins, create a nose cone, insert a straw engine, launch the rocket by blowing into the straw, measure the distance flown, modify the design for further launches, aiming for the farthest distance.
