Step into the shoes of a rocket scientist in this hands-on activity exploring rocket propulsion! Participants will:
🔧 Choose a nozzle size
💨 Select their launch pressure
🧠 Predict the perfect combination
🚀 Launch their air-powered rocket
🎯 Try to hit the target — not too powerful, not too weak!
It’s a fun and interactive way to learn the delicate balance required in real rocket science. Just like launching into orbit, too much thrust and you’re off into deep space, too little and you’re crashing back to Earth!
iLAuNCH Trailblazer – Rocket Science is part of World Science Festival Queensland’s free community day in Gladstone.
Entry
Entry is free, bookings not required.
Open 9:30am – 3:00pm
Age Recommendation
All ages
Info for Schools
Schools can register their groups now for Student Day, Friday 29 August. Bookings are required. Learn more
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Visit the GECC website for more information on accessibility.
More Information
World Science Festival Queensland in Gladstone and Chinchilla is supported by Community Partner Shell’s QGC business, as part of the partnership with Queensland Museum. Learn more