Getting Started
Amateur rocketry is educational and lot of fun. Like many new activities, sometimes it can be a little bit daunting which can be discouraging. This guide is designed to help you with the basics and essentials of model rocketry and also how to navigate the Australian Rocketry online shop. This information will be updated from time to time, so make sure you check back regularly.
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Australian Rocketry online
Safety Information
The basics
- How Do Rockets Work?
- Levels of Rocketry
- How Do I Get Started in Rocketry?
- Why Join a Club Just to Fly Rockets?
- How Does a Launch Event Function?
- Where Can I Launch Model Rockets?
- Who Can Buy Rocket Motors?
- Understanding the Classification of Rocket Motors
Available rocket motors and what the numbers/letters represent
Useful templates and guides