It’s Rocket Science! with Professor Chris Bishop

Starting with the one simple principle that has powered every rocket that’s ever flown, Professor Chris Bishop launches through an explosive journey to the moon and back. Click here to subscribe for more science videos: This lecture from the Cambridge science festival is packed with demonstrations of the science that sends people into space. A family-filled lecture theatre sees flying projectiles, the fiery combustion of energetic propellants, and the impressive roar and flame of a hybrid rocket engine. Other great videos from Chris Bishop: The science of fireworks! Explosive science Chemical curiosities: The Ri is on Twitter: and Facebook: and Tumblr: Our editorial policy: