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Questions regarding model and/or high-powered rocketry.

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Would a 'small' rocket like this reach space?

First, I suggest watching this tv show: They set out to put a backyard rocket into space (note: space, not orbit.) Unfortunately, that turned out not to be feasible, …
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12 votes

What would one need to do to get an amateur satellite into orbit?

A TV show addressed this some years ago. What appears to be the full video on You-tube: (Link gone--tv show "How Hard Can It Be", Episode 3 -- "Homemade Rocket".) Owner's website with a few minutes o …
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Would a 'small' rocket like this reach space?

Since you added that drawing I am adding this answer to specifically address your drawing: No. It will not reach space. Note that there is nowhere near enough information in your drawing to reach t …
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