Category Archives: Rocketry

Rocketry Hobbies

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Crimson Star

I became interested in model rocketry while a Boy Scout, attending the 50th Anniversary Jamboree in Colorado Springs, in 1960.  There was a model rocket launch that introduced many of us to what was, back then, a new hobby. My … Continue reading →

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Composite Materials Fabrication Handbook #1, by John Wanberg

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Crimson Star

This is an excellent book for anyone getting started with fiberglass or carbon fiber. The examples range from simple to complex, but are well illustrated and described. I want to make some composite nosecones and tubes, and it looks like … Continue reading →

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Ignition! An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants, by John D. Clark

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Crimson Star

This book helps explain why some liquid propellants are “better” than others, and why some should be avoided at all costs! I really liked the chapter devoted to hypergolic propellants, but the chapters on monopropellants and hybrid propellants were also … Continue reading →

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