Blast off with the 'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli for Arm and Hammer's Baking Soda Rocket Day

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October 9, 2025, 11:00 AM

• •Baking Soda Rocket Day uses baking soda and vinegar to launch bottle rockets.
• •The event is part of World Space Week and includes thousands of schools across the U.S.
• •The goal is to inspire STEAM confidence in kids.
• •Flagship events are being held in New York, Texas, and Florida.

Arm and Hammer's second annual Baking Soda Rocket Day, part of World Space Week, encourages students nationwide to build and launch rockets using baking soda and vinegar. The event aims to inspire STEAM confidence in children, with activities led by experts like Emily "The Space Gal" Calandrelli. This year's event expands beyond the classroom with flagship events across the U.S., including special participation from former NASA astronaut Mike Foreman. The hands-on experiment, involving a classic acid-base reaction, provides an engaging way for students to learn about science and space exploration, fostering a sense of community through shared interests.

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