Last spring [Mike] built a foam rocket launchpad which was a hit with the kids in his neighborhood. But the launch system was merely a couple of buttons so the early enthusiasm quickly wore off.

You will need: The rocket launcher can then be assembled following ... Cut about 11.8 inches (30 centimeters) of the foam ...

NASA/Kim Shiflett The solid rocket boosters provide 75% of the vehicle's thrust at launch The other big segment of the SLS - its orange foam-covered core stage - is currently undergoing a ...