How to Steer in Space! Spaceship Thruster Propulsion w/Peroxide & Permanganate Decomposition Rxn!

Ever wondered, how do spaceships maneuver in space? The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is a great example of spaceship thruster technology! Combining two reactants to produce a large amount of gas that is forced through a small opening can generate enough propulsion force to move an entire spacecraft! For this example, I strapped a flask to a cart and used the decomposition chemical reaction to move the cart! Maybe I used a little extra to ensure good propulsion, but hey, it was fun! A great example of how chemistry and physics come together to move tons of metal, or in this case, about a kilogram of cart and flask! Check out the first video I made about Spaceship Thrusters, too! (link below) It explains a little more in-depth about the process of how do spaceships steer. Thanks for watching!
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Great content man! :)

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Thank you for sharing.
Looks like you got a little bit scared when the cart started rolling :-)
Aaaarrrrgggghhhh

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Yooooo make lightning in a bottle!!

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Do the glowing pickle

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I actually made a video about that a few years ago!

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Video is great background music is irritating