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Welcome to the very select club of post-apocalyptic cosmonauts!

Congratulations on your purchase! To uncover all the mysteries of this rocket, we invite you to consult the following information:

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Help us build the best rocket of the entire apocalypse

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Protocol

For a more detailed explanation of the protocol, you can refer to the video below.

Materials included

  • Instructions for use

  • 2 sheets to cut out
    ERRATUM! We indicated 2 transparent sheets on the instructions , but these are in fact the 2 orange sheets with the elements to be cut out.

  • 2 capsules

  • 1 sachet of sodium bicarbonate

  • 1 sachet of citric acid

Equipment to be provided

  • Water

  • Toilet paper

  • Protective glasses

  • Adhesive tape or glue (hotglue, sticker)

Find step-by-step the instructions for building your rocket!
Assembly

  1. Cut out the elements

  2. Fold the engine mount and insert it into the fuselage

  3. Assemble the fins

  4. Slide them onto the fuselage

  5. Assemble the rocket head by folding the semicircle to form a cone

  6. Secure it with tape or hot glue

  7. Your rocket is ready, time for the engine!

Engine preparation

  1. Put 5 ml (1 tsp) of water into the capsule

  2. Cut out a square of toilet paper about 9 cm on each side.
    Tip: Use thin paper, it will work better.

  3. Place the paper on top of the capsule and press it down slightly with your finger to create a receptacle to hold the reagents.

  4. Add 1 g (. tsp) of sodium bicarbonate and 1 g (. tsp) of citric acid to the container.

  5. Close the capsule with the cap and make sure it is properly pushed in.

Takeoff

  1. Identificate a space for the rocket takeoff (preferably outside).

  2. Turn upside down the rocket.

  3. Insère la capsule à la verticale bouchon vers le haut dans le fuselage.

  4. Ta fusée est prête pour le décollage.
    Renverse-la d’un mouvement pour la poser au sol, assure-toi qu’elle est stable et prends un pas de recul. Cela peut prendre quelques secondes avant le décollage. Sois patient.e et prudent.e !

Foire aux questions

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