ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

High Power Rocketry

High power rocketry is like playing with toy rockets, but on a much bigger scale. You know how you like to launch your small toy rocket in the air? High power rocketry is like that, but with bigger rockets that can go MUCH higher, and are often too powerful for children to play with.

Many adults or teams of rocket enthusiasts build these rockets, and they need to be very careful when they launch them. These rockets can be taller than a person and designated in levels based on their power. The more powerful the rocket, the higher it can go before falling back down to earth.

When someone launches a high power rocket, they need to make sure they are launching in a safe area where people and buildings aren't in the way. They also need to make sure they have the right permits and clearance from the authorities before launching.

Before the launch, they will prepare the rocket with a special motor that gives it the power to blast off. During the launch, the rocket can reach a speed of hundreds of miles per hour and go up to several thousand feet high. When it reaches its highest point, a small parachute will deploy to make sure the rocket lands safely back on the ground.

Overall, high power rocketry is very exciting and fun but also requires a lot of planning and caution to ensure everyone stays safe while enjoying the thrill of seeing a big rocket launch high into the sky.