In this series we're going to cover the basics of rocketry for absolute beginners. This is the first video in the series, and as such, we touch upon a wide range of topics within rocketry to provide a general overview of the hobby and how it works. 00:00 Intro 00:45 What is rocketry? 01:59 Rocket Types 02:26 Safety 02:56 How to get started 03:28 Outro National Association of Rocketry (NAR): https://www.nar.org/ Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA): https://www.tripoli.org/ Tools for getting started: - XActo Knife: https://www.amazon.com/X-Acto-XZ3601-X-ACTO-Knife-Safety/dp/B005KRSWM6 - Cutting Mat: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Cutting-Precision-Scrapbooking-Project/dp/B088M48Z3G - Wood Glue: https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-18-Ultimate-Waterproof-Natural/dp/B08J1MJ28D - Plastic Cement: https://www.amazon.com/Testors-3509C-Plastic-Cement-Value/dp/B00JDMWVSU Estes kit with launch rod, launch controller, and 2 model rockets: https://www.amazon.com/Estes-Tandem-X-Flying-Rocket-Launch/dp/B002VLP67S