"An ideal launch pad for the next generation of space explorers" - Tim Peake

Build your own moving rocket from household objects in this step-by-step guide based on the science behind space travel.

Strap on your helmet and slow-mo walk to the launch pad: it’s time to build your very own rocket! Join presenter and maker Fran Scott for a crash course in rocket science, then use your new-found skills to build your own awesome rocket using household objects. From the rocket capsule to the fuel, discover the science behind space travel in this perfect project for budding young engineers. So what are you waiting for? 3, 2, 1 … blast off!