NASA & ULA
Who Uses Our Compressed Air Rockets?


Libraries, Museums and Learning Centers

Schools & Universities

STEM Programs & Camps

Scouts & Clubs

Families & Individuals
Rocket Specifications
Using just a simple standard pump, launch all kinds of rockets and gliders from our Compressed Air Rocket Launcher v2.2. Launch Paper and tape rockets, NASA rockets, foam nose plastic rockets, all foam rockets, gliders, our exclusive air rocket glider, and any other rocket creations you can think of!
Easy to follow step by step instructions and a build video with operating and launching tips.
Fast acting Quick Exhaust Valve, rugged aluminum launch control slide valve, quality brass pressure relief valve.
Our $0.25 paper and tape rocket (included) and much more! The Air Rocket Glider, NASA Template Rocket, Plastic Bounce Rocket (included) and tons more!
Many STEM learning opportunities – Newton’s Laws, Ballistic trajectory, Aerodynamics and Stability, etc.
Testimonials
Mrs. Debora Speese, Director of STEM, Gwynedd Mercy Academy Elementary
Wow! Favorite station at our STEM night was the rocket launch. Line extended well into the evening and students waited patiently for heir turn to pump and launch. Next year...I’ll buy another for a second station. Excellent quality!
boymom4 at barnesandnoble.com
This rocket launcher made for a GREAT birthday party! My 7yo wanted a rocket party instead of a "bounce" party, so we got this for its incredible WOW! factor. My 12 year old assembled the launcher in less that 30 minutes and we were out shooting off rockets in the front yard, backyard, driveway...hallway (not recommended). We had 17 kids making their very own paper rockets and launching them even in wind and rain. The parents were equally as impressed, or maybe even more so. It made for a super cool birthday party, for half the price for twice as many people...and we still have the launcher...and we're still launching!
Denise White at Kickstarter
I'm so excited about this project! I've been spreading the word and I hope it'll generate some excitement! Looking forward to many launches with my kids!!
Braxton Howard at Kickstarter
This is one of the coolest things I've seen. The similar products on the market have always looked like they barely work and there's no way to use anything but their own rockets. Your encouragement for creativity and learning, plus the super simple form factor are awesome... I'm looking forward to getting my nephews into this and you guys really seem to be putting education first and getting kids excited for science.
Who We Are
Rick first designed an Air Rocket Launcher for Make: Magazine in 2008. In 2012, he connected with Keith online to brainstorm some new prototypes. Soon after, Air Rocket Works was born as a small two family company run from California and New Hampshire. We grew even more after a successful Kickstarter campaign (link) in 2014 and nation-wide order to 450 Barnes & Noble stores (link) in 2016. While our focus is heavy-duty launchers for consumers, we’ve also designed and built high-end systems for both NASA and ULA’s educational outreach divisions. We continue to grow and innovate, sharing our love for rocketry with every customer, engineer, hobbyist, student or future astronaut.
Keith, Rick and The Air Rocket Works Team


