How to Make a Bottle Rocket at Home

This article was co-authored by Jessie Antonellis-John and by wikiHow staff writer, Luke Smith, MFA. Jessie Antonellis-John is a Math and Science Instructor who teaches at Southwestern Oregon Community College. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in curriculum development. Jessie earned her PhD in Teaching & Teacher Education from the University of Arizona, her Master of Education from Western Governors University, and her BS in Astrophysics from Mount Holyoke College. She’s also co-authored several peer-reviewed journal articles in professional publications.

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You’re never too young to be an astronaut! You might not be making a trip to the moon for a few more years, but you can launch your very own rocket right in your backyard. We’ll show you how to build and launch a simple bottle rocket out of supplies you have at home. Then, we’ll show you how to make a slightly more advanced rocket that’ll fly even higher. Put on your safety goggles and prepare for liftoff!