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"Rocket" Rick Carlson

Rick Carlson is a self-taught rocketry enthusiast who has built and flown hundreds of model rockets, from simple kits to complex scratch-builds. His articles focus on DIY construction techniques, motor selection for different flight profiles, and cost-effective ways to enjoy the hobby.

20 Articles
Articles by "Rocket" Rick Carlson
Structural Integrity and Certification Standards in Modern High-Power Rocketry Launch Operations & Safety All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Structural Integrity and Certification Standards in Modern High-Power Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 25, 2026
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Amateur Aerospace and Level 3 Certification Launch Operations & Safety All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Amateur Aerospace and Level 3 Certification

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 24, 2026
Engineering Supersonic Amateur Rockets: Materials and Aerodynamic Stability Aerodynamics & Stability All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Engineering Supersonic Amateur Rockets: Materials and Aerodynamic Stability

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 17, 2026
Motor Technology and Propellant Advancements in Modern High-Power Rocketry Recovery Systems All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Motor Technology and Propellant Advancements in Modern High-Power Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 17, 2026
Scaling New Heights: The Evolution and Engineering of High-Powered Rocket Motors Launch Operations & Safety All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Scaling New Heights: The Evolution and Engineering of High-Powered Rocket Motors

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 9, 2026
Mastering the Ascent: The Technical Path to Level 3 High-Power Rocketry Certification Recovery Systems All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Mastering the Ascent: The Technical Path to Level 3 High-Power Rocketry Certification

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 8, 2026
The Path to the Pinnacle: Mastering Level 3 High-Power Rocketry Certification Motors & Propulsion All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

The Path to the Pinnacle: Mastering Level 3 High-Power Rocketry Certification

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 6, 2026
Engineering the Safe Return: Advanced Recovery Systems and Avionics in Modern Rocketry Construction & Assembly All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Engineering the Safe Return: Advanced Recovery Systems and Avionics in Modern Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 5, 2026
The Path to the Stars: Navigating Level 1, 2, and 3 High-Power Rocketry Certifications Launch Operations & Safety All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

The Path to the Stars: Navigating Level 1, 2, and 3 High-Power Rocketry Certifications

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 4, 2026
The Evolution of Certification Standards in High-Power Rocketry: A 2024 Perspective Certifications & Regulations All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

The Evolution of Certification Standards in High-Power Rocketry: A 2024 Perspective

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Apr 1, 2026
Engineering the Atmosphere: The Rise of Carbon Fiber and Advanced Composites in High-Power Rocketry Motors & Propulsion All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Engineering the Atmosphere: The Rise of Carbon Fiber and Advanced Composites in High-Power Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Mar 29, 2026
The Ascent to Level 3: Navigating the Complexities of High-Power Rocketry Certification Launch Operations & Safety All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

The Ascent to Level 3: Navigating the Complexities of High-Power Rocketry Certification

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Mar 28, 2026
The Physics of Speed: Overcoming Transonic Challenges in Amateur Rocketry Construction & Assembly All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

The Physics of Speed: Overcoming Transonic Challenges in Amateur Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Mar 25, 2026
The Path to High-Power Mastery: Achieving Level 1 Certification in Amateur Rocketry Aerodynamics & Stability All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

The Path to High-Power Mastery: Achieving Level 1 Certification in Amateur Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Mar 24, 2026
Aero-Structural Engineering: Materials and Flight Dynamics in High-Altitude Amateur Rocketry Certifications & Regulations All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Aero-Structural Engineering: Materials and Flight Dynamics in High-Altitude Amateur Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Mar 23, 2026
Precision Recovery: Mastering Dual Deployment and Electronic Integration Aerodynamics & Stability All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Precision Recovery: Mastering Dual Deployment and Electronic Integration

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Mar 21, 2026
The Path to Level 3: Mastering the Engineering Challenges of Extreme Amateur Rocketry Construction & Assembly All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

The Path to Level 3: Mastering the Engineering Challenges of Extreme Amateur Rocketry

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Mar 17, 2026
The Evolution of Advanced Recovery Systems: Ensuring the Survival of High-Power Projects Certifications & Regulations All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

The Evolution of Advanced Recovery Systems: Ensuring the Survival of High-Power Projects

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Mar 17, 2026
Aerodynamic Excellence: Engineering High-Performance Amateur Rocket Airframes Rocket Design All rights reserved to therocketsscience.com

Aerodynamic Excellence: Engineering High-Performance Amateur Rocket Airframes

"Rocket" Rick Carlson - Mar 16, 2026
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