**BREAKING: Orlando Science Center Shatters Records with Epic Paper Rocket Launch**
Orlando, FL – In a jaw-dropping display of aerodynamics and sheer chaos, the Orlando Science Center has officially been awarded a Guinness World Record for the most paper rockets launched simultaneously – a staggering 300 rockets soaring into the sky like a feathered frenzy!
The record-breaking event, which took place on a sunny Saturday afternoon, drew in a crowd of awestruck onlookers who witnessed the unprecedented spectacle. The synchronized launch of 300 paper rockets, crafted by hand by the enthusiastic attendees, created a whirlwind of excitement that could be felt for miles.
“I’ve never seen anything like it!” exclaimed Emily Chen, a witness who was blown away by the sheer magnitude of the launch. “It was like a sea of colorful paper missiles taking over the sky! I was worried the rockets would actually take out the sun!”
The previous record holder, a small town in Nebraska, had launched a mere 200 paper rockets back in 2018. The Orlando Science Center’s team, led by the fearless and charismatic Dr. Jane Thompson, was determined to shatter that record and bring the title to the Sunshine State.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to have achieved this incredible feat!” Dr. Thompson beamed with pride. “Our team worked tirelessly to design, build, and launch these paper rockets, and it’s an honor to have been recognized by Guinness World Records.”
The launch itself was a marvel of engineering and precision. The 300 participants, armed with their trusty paper rockets, stood at attention as the countdown began. At the stroke of 3 PM, the crowd erupted in a joyful whoop, and the rockets took to the air in a spectacular display of colorful chaos.
“I was a bit worried that the rockets might get tangled in the trees or stuck in the ceiling,” said participant David Lee, “but they just kept going and going! It was like they had a mind of their own!”
The Orlando Science Center’s record-breaking achievement is set to inspire a new generation of scientists, engineers, and paper rocket enthusiasts around the world.
**UPDATE:** The Guinness World Records officials have confirmed that the Orlando Science Center’s record will be officially published in the next edition of the Guinness World Records book, alongside other bizarre and fascinating records.
**STAY TUNED:** The Orlando Science Center is already planning its next record-breaking attempt – a massive, 1,000-strong synchronized hula-hoop dance party. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!
