NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA Launch Vehicle Systems Analyst (rocket scientist) Tristan Curry discusses the basics of rocketry. You can mix these audio clips with your own narration. Listen to the audio and download the clips you want to use in your podcast or other audio production. To download clips to your computer, right-click your mouse on the "Listen" link or select the down arrow on the audio player to save the audio files you choose for your production.

1-a. Curry defines "rocket."
Duration: 36 seconds
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2-a. Curry lists the essential parts of a rocket.
Duration: 35 seconds
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3-a. Curry defines a "propellant system."
Duration: 10 seconds
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4-a. Curry describes the body of a rocket.
Duration: 19 seconds
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5-a. Curry describes the purpose of the nose cone.
Duration: 36 seconds
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6-a. Curry explains the function of fins.
Duration: 11 seconds
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7-a. Curry defines "thrust."
Duration: 18 seconds
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8-a. Curry explains how gravity affects a rocket.
Duration: 04 seconds
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9-a. Curry lists Newton's Laws of Motion.
Duration: 17 seconds
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10-a. Curry describes Newton's first law of motion as it relates to a rocket.
Duration: 10 seconds
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11-a. Curry describes Newton's second law of motion as it relates to a rocket.
Duration: 11 seconds
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12-a. Curry describes Newton's third law of motion as it relates to a rocket.
Duration: 20 seconds
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13-a. Curry advises adult supervision when launching rockets.
Duration: 12 seconds
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14-a. Curry recommends finding the right location to launch model rockets.
Duration: 17 seconds
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15-a. Curry says to consider the materials to use when building a rocket.
Duration: 17 seconds
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16-a. Curry explains the importance of limiting the weight of the rocket.
Duration: 11 seconds
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