Science Center of Iowa

Project: Rocket Launcher

Location: Des Moines, IA

Installed: January 2002

The Rocket Launcher is part of the newly designed exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa called "Toying with Science". Kids build their own rocket, and test out how far it will go by launching it from the rocket launch station. Two rockets can be launched at a time, and are capable of soaring over forty feet! This exhibit encourages kids to experiment and to practice problem solving skills by using a trial and error method.