Did you know the U.S. launched a mouse into space in 1950 aboard a V-2 rocket? You can use your own burst of energy to send a paper mouse flying through the air with this fun rocket craft. A few easy-to-find supplies from home are all you’ll need!
The atmosphere, composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen, is a protective layer of gases around Earth, divided into several layers with unique characteristics. The troposphere is the lowest layer where most weather occurs, while the stratosphere contains the ozone layer and is almost weather-free. Higher layers include the mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere. Atmospheric pressure, which decreases with altitude, affects aircraft performance, requiring adjustments in takeoff, landing, and climb rates. The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) provides a reference for temperature and pressure, crucial for aviation operations.
Careful observation and data collection are crucial in science experiments, even when it involves analyzing the speed and energy of a homemade rocket ship, making it an exciting task.