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Commander Blastoff (Brenda Sterling)
Brenda Sterling, known as "Commander Blastoff" in the amateur rocketry community, has over two decades of experience designing and launching Level 3 certified rockets. She specializes in innovative recovery systems and safe launch procedures, sharing her practical insights with readers.
20 Articles
Articles by
Commander Blastoff (Brenda Sterling)
Rocket Design
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Rocketry Lessons from Clockmakers and Star Hunters
Construction & Assembly
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Looking for Cracks and Better Joints in Your Next Build
Notes from the Bench: Why Small Details Mean Big Flights
Construction & Assembly
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Small Details and Big Flights
Launch Operations & Safety
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Rocketry is More Than Just the Launch: Our Weekly Picks
Aerodynamics & Stability
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Taking the Leap Into High-Powered Rocketry Levels
Launch Operations & Safety
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Getting Your Wings: The Real Path to High Power Rocketry Certification
Aerodynamics & Stability
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The Science of Staying Straight: Rocket Stability Explained
Aerodynamics & Stability
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Gravity's Choice: How to Land Your Rocket in One Piece
Construction & Assembly
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The Science of a Straight Flight: Stability Basics
Construction & Assembly
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Bringing Them Back Safely: The Secrets of Rocket Recovery Systems
Construction & Assembly
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Stepping Up to High Power: How Hobbyists Get Their Rocket Certifications
Certifications & Regulations
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Coming Back Safely: The Tech Behind Modern Rocket Recovery
Aerodynamics & Stability
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Aerodynamics and the Secret to a Straight Flight
Construction & Assembly
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Keeping the Pieces Together with Dual Deployment
Rocket Design
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Staying Straight and Narrow: The Physics of Rocket Stability
Recovery Systems
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Mastering the Art of Rocket Recovery and Electronics
Motors & Propulsion
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Your First Giant Leap: Getting Certified for High-Power Rockets
Rocket Design
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Build Smarter and Fly Safer: Our Weekly Digest
Certifications & Regulations
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