High-Power Sugar Rocket

Written by Dan Pollino

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The humble beginnings of a wicked DIY rocket.

WARNING:

Goes really high. Yes, you will need FAA clearance to launch this rocket!

Dan Pollino’s 6-foot sugar rocket accelerates to 400mph in 3 seconds and goes 6,000 feet high. It’s an awesome DIY project. To build it, get Dan’s excellent how-to book I Still Have All My Fingers: How to Build a Big Sugar Rocket on a Budget ...

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