Affiliate Disclosure

Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: September 16, 2026

RocketMaterials.org participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases, at no additional cost to you.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special URLs that track when someone clicks through from our site to a retailer’s website. If you make a purchase after clicking an affiliate link, we may receive a small commission from the retailer.

Which Programs Do We Use?

We currently participate in or may participate in the following affiliate programs:

  • Amazon Associates — Amazon’s affiliate program for product recommendations
  • Estes Industries — Direct affiliate relationship for rocket parts and kits
  • Apogee Components — Affiliate program for model rocket components
  • Hobbylinc — Hobby retailer affiliate program
  • Other specialty retailers — Various model rocket and 3D printing suppliers

How Does This Affect You?

  • No extra cost — Prices are the same whether you use our links or not
  • Helps support the site — Commissions help us maintain and improve RocketMaterials.org
  • No influence on recommendations — We only recommend products we’ve researched and believe are good choices
  • Transparent — We clearly mark affiliate links where practical

Our Recommendation Policy

We follow these principles when recommending products:

  • Research first — We research products before recommending them
  • Honest comparisons — We present pros and cons, not just marketing claims
  • Multiple options — We typically recommend several products at different price points
  • Clear limitations — We disclose when we haven’t personally tested a product
  • No paid endorsements — We don’t accept payment to recommend products we don’t believe in

FTC Disclosure

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, we disclose that:

  • We have affiliate relationships with some of the retailers mentioned on this site
  • We may receive compensation when you click on affiliate links and make purchases
  • This compensation helps support the operation of this website
  • Our opinions and recommendations are our own and are not influenced by affiliate relationships

Questions?

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how we use affiliate links, please contact us.

This disclosure was last updated on September 16, 2026. We may update this page as our affiliate relationships change.