Launch Your Own Surveillance Rocket

We live in an age where space tourism is now a viable option if you just happen to have a spare few hundred thousand notes to splash out. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that few of us are in such an enviable position and so, apart from the yearly exodus to warmer climes, and perhaps the odd business trip, we are destined to remain with our feet planted firmly on terra firma.

However, it is reassuring to know that for just a few of those hard earned notes we are able to develop our very own version of Houston Control in our backyards with view to launching our very own surveillance rocket into the heavens – well, to a height of 152 meters (498ft) to be precise.

Weighing in at 3.01 oz (85.5 gm) – without its rocket motors - the SnapShot rocket will allow you to capture unique aerial photographs of your neighbourhood – known herewith as your launch site - courtesy of its specially designed nose cone housing a camera that triggers automatically as the rocket deploys its recovery parachute at the peak of its trajectory.

The SnapShot comes fully assembled with its own launching system, two rocket motors – the rocket itself is fully reusable – and recovery wadding to protect the recovery parachute from the heat of the rocket motor’s ejection charge. It also comes with a 24 exposure roll of Kodak Gold film so as to allow you to get your first surveillance operation underway within minutes of receipt.

SnapShot Specifications:

Length: 16.87″ (42.84 cm)
Diameter: 1.35″ (34.3 mm)
Weight (excluding motor and film): 3.01 oz (85.5 gm)
Recovery Method: 11.5″ (29 cm) diameter plastic parachute
Propulsion: 2 Rocket Motors included in pack (one required per launch)

And, if having read this post you are considering beginning your career as a rocketeer, you may well be surprised to know that the SnapShot Rocket Set can be purchased for as little as £27.00 / $51 USD (with sets of three rocket motors costing a mere £7.00 / $13 USD) from this site amongst others.

My order is already in (I’ll see you on the dark side of the Moon).

The SnapShot Rocket (Previously known
as the AstroCam)

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The above video was taken from a videocam attached to a rocket somewhat bigger than the SnapShot - as fired by professional rocketeers - which I thought might just wet your appetite. The rocket used in the video cost significantly more than the SnapShot, so you won’t quite be producing footage like this just yet.

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