27 August 2010 Last updated at 06:36 ET

In pictures: International Rocket Week

Enthusiasts prepare launch rockets as they gather for International Rocket Week on August 26, 2010 in Largs, Scotland

An enthusiast prepares to launch a rocket at this year's International Rocket Week being held at Largs, Scotland

Enthusiasts prepare launch rockets as they gather for International Rocket Week on August 26, 2010 in Largs, Scotland

Rocketeers design and develop their own rockets to compete at the event, held at South Whittleburn Farm

Enthusiasts prepare launch rockets as they gather for International Rocket Week on August 26, 2010 in Largs, Scotland

The eight-day event invites amateur rocketeers to demonstrate the capabilities of their models

Enthusiasts launch rockets as they gather for International Rocket Week on August 26, 2010 in Largs, Scotland

The event is open to beginners as well as experienced rocketeers, including spaceflight and space exploration enthusiasts

Enthusiasts prepare launch rockets as they gather for International Rocket Week in Largs, Scotland

Participants from all over the world come to Largs to test their machines during International Rocket Week

International Rocket Week in Largs, Scotland

Participants compete in any of nine categories, including the payload competition, during the eight-day event

International Rocket Week in Largs, Scotland

This year marks the 15th IRW, inspired by the Paisley Rocket Weekends held in 1985 and 1987

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