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Shapeways Printing Service No Longer Available

As of July 2, 2024, Shapeways.com printing service has ceased operations. So until further notice, our Meatball Rocketry scale model parts will no longer be available. We are looking into other printing services and other possible solutions. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience. For information about Shapeways closing, see the following two articles: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/shapeways-bankrupt-5m-rescue-bid-rejected-231387/ https://3dprint.com/311141/inside-the-5m-shapeways-deal-that-never-happened/ … Continue reading Shapeways Printing Service No Longer Available

Spectacular Failures of Unmanned Rockets

(Video)

I put this together for a 4-H rocket day camp in 2013–the kids really enjoyed it. Video clips from various YouTube sources, The Right Stuff, and Spacecraft Films DVD, Liftoff: Success and Failure on the Launch Pad (highly recommended). Audio track: Wagner’s The Ride of the Valkyries, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Minor Site Update

We now have an e-commerce plugin handling the layout of our 3D-printed part links, etc.  This should make it somewhat easier for our customers to browse products that are available in multiple configurations while remaining on this site.  Links will take you to the corresponding product listing on Shapeways.com. An added benefit of having the … Continue reading Minor Site Update