View Cart
Apogee Components
Infinite Menus, Copyright 2006, OpenCube Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rocketry Books Videos and Technical Reports:

Apogee Components is committed to helping you save money on your model rocketry projects. You save the most money when you are informed and knowlegible about the technical aspects of rocketry. That is why we have a huge assortment of books and videos. When you know more, you save more because you can create a lot of the parts you need from inexpensive household materials.

You can search around the internet, but you'll find that these books are exclusive to this web page! Bookmark this page to see our other new books when they become available.

Magazines
LAUNCH MAGAZINE (March/April 2008 issue)

Launch Magazine is a great magazine for the rocket and space enthusiast. If you are passionate about space and rocketry, this is the magazine for you.

We sell this magazine by the issue.

More Info

Books
Model Rocket Design & Construction Book
Model Rocket Design and Construction

By Timothy S. Van Milligan

How much money can you save by building your own designs instead of from a commercial kit? You'll have money left over to buy motors to fly it! Learn the tricks and tips that the experts use to design rockets that are both lightweight and durable. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this book.

More Info
Educator's Ensemble
Educator's Ensemble
The Teachers Choice Collection. Five books in all!

Teachers: Here is a bargain bundle of books at a
reduced price.

More Info
Topics in Advanced Model Rocketry
Topics In Advanced Model Rocketry
Are you looking for the equations-of-motion that describe the trajectory of a model rocket? How about a method to estimate the Coefficient-of-Drag of a rocket? Would you be interested in determining the stability of a rocket before you launch it? Then you're in luck, because all these topics are covered in this encyclopedic book of rocketry knowledge. It covers each of these topics in such advanced and intricate detail, that you'll be amazed! This book has been out of print for over 20 years, so get one now while you still have a chance.
More Info
Modern High Power Rocketry
Modern High Power Rocketry - 2nd Ed.
The most extensive book ever written about "how to build LARGE high power rockets." Recommended for all modelers getting ready to take a jump to those bigger and more powerful rocket engines. It takes you step-by-step in the process of how to prepare for Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 high power certification.
More Info
Sci. Fair Projects
69 Simple Science Fair Projects with Model Rockets: Aeronautics

By Timothy S. Van Milligan

Stop performing experiments like "What fin shape is best?" Those types of projects don't work. There are a variety of experiments that are easy to perform, and yeild great results. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this book.

More Info
Monocopters
Monocopters
Written by Francis Graham

Monocopters are cool boomerang looking rockets that spin wildly as they ascend into the sky. Learn how they work and how to design a model that will have all your friends talking about. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this book.

More Info

Booklets/Technical Publications

Creativity Booklet

Developing Creativity
This booklet teaches the approaches used by creative people to solve any problem. Uses model rocketry as the hook to get students motivated to learn. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this booklet.
More Info
Model Rocket Propulsion
Model Rocket Propulsion
Written by: Timothy S. Van Milligan

This two-volume publication explains in simple terms how a model rocket motors works. It will help you when you select a motor for you rocket, to make sure it will be compatible, and so you get your rocket back to fly again and again. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this book.

More Info
Conducting Safe Launch Booklet
Conducting a Safe & Scientific Launch In Large Group Settings

Written by: Timothy S. Van Milligan

Shows Teachers how to conduct the actual launch with their students, so that it mimics the countdown of the Space Shuttle. This is a great learning tool to get students motivated about science. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this booklet.

More Info
Rocket Grading Criteria booklet
Rocket Grading Criteria
Give your students more feedback about how well they are doing with this easy-to-use guide. It takes the guesswork and subjectivity out of assigning a classroom grade to their performance during their study of rocketry. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this report.
More Info
Independent Studies in Rocketry
Independent Studies In Rocketry
It doesn't matter what area of rocketry you may be studying; if you're on your own or in a small group, this booklet will help you get the most from your rocketry experiments. A GREAT choice for students in the Team America Rocketry Challenge. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this booklet.
More Info
Electronic Launcher Plans
Electronic Model Rocket Launcher Construction Plans
Written by: Tony Wayne

Sure, you can buy a launch control system, but when you build it yourself, you save money and also learn the basics of electrical circuitry. This booklet gives nine different launch controller plans: from a simple "cheap" button launcher, to a multi-pad control system for launching a whole bunch of rockets in a short amount of time.

More Info
Apogee Flight Data sheets
Data Sheet Collection

These in-depth data sheets allow you to record important information about the physical characteristics of your rocket, and how well it flew when you launched it. From this data, you can examine it and figure out how to make it fly better the next time. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

More Info
Recruiting Club Members booklet
Attracting and Retaining New Club Members
You've started a rocketry club. Now what? How do you advertise to get new members? How do you raise money? How do you get your members to show up at meetings and launches? All these questions are answered in this publication. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this booklet.
More Info

Altitude Tracker

Apogee's Altitude Tracking Device
This is a simple cardboard device that you can use to measure how high your rocket has flown. The best part is that it doesn't require any math or trigonometry, so even younger students can use it. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.
More Info

Teaching Science Through Model Rocketry

Teaching With Model Rocketry
Have you ever noticed that EVERY kid in the neighborhood will come running to see a model rocket lift off? Use this fascination for rocketry and space exploration as a tool to motivate students to study harder. You can use rocketry with almost any school subject, including English and Music. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this report.
More Info

Apogee Technical Reports

Apogee's Technical Publications
Can you talk about "rockets" with the experts? Here is a collection of 29 technical reports covering many aspects of rocketry. You'll become the rocketry expert that other people look up to. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of each of the individual reports. Many of them are FREE and can be downloaded immediately.
More Info

Posters
Saturn 1B poster
Saturn 1B Wall Poster
This beautiful 4-color poster shows all the major components of the Saturn 1B rocket. It makes a great gift item for your rocketry friends. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this poster.
More Info

Video Books
Building Skill Level 1 Model Rockets
Building Skill Level 1 Model Rockets CD Video Book
Multi-Media Video Book with QuickTime Movies!

Parents and Teachers: Let your computer show your students the correct way to build and launch a model rocket. It saves you time, and assures they'll have a safe and successful launch. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

More Info
Building Skill Level 2 Model Rockets
Building Skill Level 2 Model Rockets CD Video Book
Multi-Media Video Book with QuickTime Movies!

Modelers were so impressed with the video book: Building Skill Level 1 Model Rockets, that they asked us to continue with more how-to videos. In this video book, we'll crack it up a level and concentrate on building higher quality models. It is great for teachers and modelers training others to be rocketeers. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

More Info
Building Rockets Combo Pack
Building Skill Level 1 And 2 CD Video Books

Save $5.00 by getting Building Skill Level 1 and Building Skill Level 2 books together. Individual price for both together: $35.93, but buy them together here, and get them for only $29.57 -- a savings of $6.36.

Product No. 01095 (on two CD-ROMs)

More Info
Saturn V video Instructions
Saturn V Instructions CD Video Book
Video Book with QuickTime Movies!

While the Saturn V kit is "complex" by a lot of standards, you'll quickly become a building expert by watching how the complex steps are performed. You'll learn techniques you can use on any of your own rocket designs. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

More Info
make custom nose cones
Making Custom Nose Cones With Simple Hand Tools CD Video Book
Video Book with QuickTime Movies!

The most expensive part of a model rocket is the nose cone. Learn how to make your own using simple hand tools like a sanding block and a hobby knife. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

More Info
Strap-On Boosters
How To Simulate Strap-On Boosters Using RockSim CD Video Book
Video Book with QuickTime Movies!

While RockSim v7 wasn't specifically set up to allow strap-on booster stages, you can trick it to running these complex simulations. This video book walks you through the steps, so you can run simulations in less than 10 minutes.

More Info
Teaching Science Through Model Rocketry
Teaching Science Through Model Rocketry CD Video Book
Video Book by Tony Wayne

This CD-ROM contains massive amount of information to help teachers utilize the power of model rocketry. Click the "More Info" button to the right and read a more detailed description of this item.

More Info
Rocketry Education DVD #1
Video by Timothy S. Van Milligan

The purpose of my particular presentation was to give teachers a strong foundation in rocketry, so that they could be ready to take it back to their classrooms. There was particular emphasis on rocket propulsion and rocketry stability.

More Info
DVD-101
Getting Started: Building A Skill Level 1 Rocket. DVD-101
Video by Timothy S. Van Milligan

This DVD walks you through the sequence and techniques of building a Skill Level 1 type of model rocket. It is not as detailed as Building Skill Level 1 Model Rocket Kits, but it works better as a video presentation for a classroom.

More Info
video book collection
Multi-Media Video Book Collection
You can have all four of the information-packed video books and become a true rocket-building expert. Combined, these four CD's have over 8-1/4 hours of cutting-edge assembly techniques and tips. And save more than 20% off the individual CD prices! Click the more info button for details.
More Info

Actual Customer Comment:

"I am astounded by the speed at which y'all processed my order. Its a pleasure doing business with you." -- Lee James

Apogee Components, Inc.
3355 Fillmore Ridge Hts.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA
MAP

Hours of Operation:
8:30am - 5.00pm

Our Tel: 719-535-9335
(Talk to a real person)
Fax: 719-534-9050

After Hours:
please e-mail

FREE E-ZINE
"PEAK OF FLIGHT" NEWSLETTER

Name:
Email:
Subscribe:
UnSubscribe:

CHECK OUT PAST ISSUES

Apogee's Risk-Free
Guarantee:

If you are not happy with the product you receive from Apogee Components, return it to us for a replacement, full refund, or merchandise credit -- Your Choice! If you have any other questions, please call us at 719-535-9335 or contact us by email us. Our goal is that you are 100% delighted with your order.

**Software Excluded

Shipping and Handling Fees:
To estimate the shipping charges, please see our shipping information page. This page also explains how items are shipped, as well as offering you additional shipping options.

View Your Current
Purchase Information

We Accept These
Fine Cards:


Use Your CC to order!

How to get started in Rocketry.
Rocketry For Teachers
Team America Rocketry Challenge
Design Your Own Rockets

This page last updated on: 02/06/08