- It's pocket sized rocket science
- Flies up to 50 feet
- Powered by vinegar and baking soda
- A practical demonstration of chemical reactions
- Adult supervision required for children under 14
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| Model Number: | 4893156032355 |
| Assembly Required: | No |
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Product Description
Product Description
Experience exciting rocket-launching fun with this vinegar and baking powder fuelled rocket.
Make the rocket, take it outside, fuel it up and watch it blast off with amazing thrust and fly up to 30 feet.
Each kit contains a super lightweight rocket, rocket fins, launching pad, decorative stickers and full instructions along with fun facts
Product Description
Not included in this kit: Vinegar and Baking soda, Colours and contents may vary from those illustrated.
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68 of 70 people found the following review helpful
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Our first attempts were not too successful, because we used baking powder instead of bicarbonate of soda. This achieved several launches of 30 to 40 feet.
After we acquired the bicarbonate of soda, we achieved a better launch rate and finally achieved a height well in excess of 80 feet the landing however was onto tarmac which resulted in the total destruction of the rocket body. hence our search leading us to this site.
After we acquired the bicarbonate of soda, we achieved a better launch rate and finally achieved a height well in excess of 80 feet the landing however was onto tarmac which resulted in the total destruction of the rocket body. hence our search leading us to this site.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
This product is really good and very simple to do, however make sure you launch, and more importantly, land onto grass. Our first attempt was off concrete and was great until it landed back onto the concrete. Although there were no obvious breaks, the landing damaged the rocket and now the mixture leaks out of the bottom and it doesn't work anymore. As with the other review, we have purchased another as it is definately worth another go!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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The ultimate boy-toy to teach science.
We were given this for Christmas and tried it out at home a few times where it was fun. However, it really came into its own at Cub Camp where we did a Science badge. We did an initial 'experiment' making volcanoes with vinegar and baking soda and then re-applied the process with the rocket. The kids learned a lot and had a ball.
Warning! You do need a huge open space for this - we used one end of a football pitch as it doesn't always fly straight up. Think fireworks! Keep the kids well away from the rocket, once the stuff is mixed, even when it looks like it won't launch - it has a phenomenal power. Highest we got was about 65 ft.
We were given this for Christmas and tried it out at home a few times where it was fun. However, it really came into its own at Cub Camp where we did a Science badge. We did an initial 'experiment' making volcanoes with vinegar and baking soda and then re-applied the process with the rocket. The kids learned a lot and had a ball.
Warning! You do need a huge open space for this - we used one end of a football pitch as it doesn't always fly straight up. Think fireworks! Keep the kids well away from the rocket, once the stuff is mixed, even when it looks like it won't launch - it has a phenomenal power. Highest we got was about 65 ft.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Poor seal !
Very disappointed in this item, the rubber washer was a very poor fit and so allowed the mixture to fizz out of the screw thread. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mozziefood
Great fun!
I purchased the Cosmic rocket to add as a stocking filler. It arrived in perfect condition with quick delivery. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Miss M R Barr
Very satisfying once you get the mix right
Got this to play with our nephews, aged 8-10. After about 10 false starts and fizzingly disappointing take-offs, they mastered the right mix of vinegar to baking soda and there... Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Hood
A damp squib
For a Science Museum branded toy this was awful. The chemistry is simple - bicarb + vinegar = a reaction which creates pressure enough to launch a small plastic rocket. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. E. Lincoln
very good, useful and funny family toy!
The rocket arrived quickly (1 week), although am ordering from Sweden, it was easy to use and very funny for the whole family.The kids 7 and 9 years liked it so much. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bedo
Total Rubbish
We tried to use this toy that "santa" had given to my son - he was very sad when it didnt work - we once got it to launch about 5 foot up and then it just kept leaking the solution... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jacks Gills
Badly made. Poor value. Poor performance. Get a stomp rocket instead.
In common with most "Science Museum" branded educational toys, the Cosmic Rocket is little more than tat packaged in a smart box.
The rocket is very small. Read more
The rocket is very small. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Consumer
Experimental
We bought this as an experiment, not a toy. We have not managed to get it flying. First attempts at launching it resulted in the mixture and gas leaking out. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr Adam M Drazin
Its Ok, Just dont pay too much for it.
Its ok but very flimsy. I found it quite difficult to get it to hold the pressure before lift of, and needed to "nudge it" before it would launch. It managed about 5 feet, not 50. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ian
A sour note
If you enjoy disappointing your kids and spending the day smelling of vinegar then this is the toy for you. Avoid.
Published 10 months ago by matzio
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