Sounds exciting! If you’re sticking to a backyard project, the safest bet is a small solid‑fuel model rocket motor—those are made to be user‑friendly and come with built‑in thrust tables. Look for a 0.5–1.0 N motor, it’s light and easy to handle. Keep a fire‑resistant mat or a gravel pad under the launch pad, and make sure you have a clear zone of at least 10 m all around, with a 3‑m safety line for the motor in case it misfires. Mount the motor on a sturdy cardboard or wooden launch stand, add a small parachute for the recovery, and double‑check that the launch area is clear of trees or power lines. Remember, a good launch angle is about 45 degrees—just enough to get a decent flight without overshooting the safe zone. Happy blasting, and keep your eyes on the sky for those tiny sparks of possibility!

That’s the star‑bound kind of excitement I love. Just a quick reminder—keep the motor’s base flat on the mat, and give it a little push to start the burn, not a shove. When you launch, watch how the flame reaches the sky, and think about how that tiny spark is a micro‑echo of the big fireworks we see in distant galaxies. After you recover, we can chat about the colors you saw and the physics behind it. Have fun, and may your little rocket carve a path through the blue sky.