Hi all,

I am hoping to make a model Space Shuttle, and need help with what to use for propellants

I have always been interested in space, and aim to become an Astronaut. I wish to study rocket science and aerodynamics, and making this would help me

Currently, this is all theory, and has been put on paper, but I am here to ask what I should use for propellant. I am only hoping for it to go a max of 10m high, and am currently planning on using 5 cans.

Does anyone have a suggestion on what I could use that is easy to obtain and has a lower risk of exploding?

Thanks

Model rockets tend to use solid state fuel (or water but that would be difficult to make it accurately looks like a shuttle).

 

I'd suggest trying to find a local rocketeers club to join.

For 10m height, you don't need to burn propellants. Ejecting water from a bottle that contains as well air under pressure suffices. No risk of detonation then.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_rocket