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Space telescopes can offer us better, clearer views of the universe (and of our own planet) than Earth-based telescopes can, but getting these large, delicate pieces of equipment into orbit is tricky.

In "Exploring the Solar System: Stomp Rockets," participants learn about how some rockets carry science tools—not scientists—into space, and how a special kind of rocket called "sounding rockets" can

In this dynamic activity, learners build a catapult that launches projectiles, such as marshmallows.

Experiment with force and pressure by building a balloon rocket. When launched, the balloon will run a track wherever you place the string.