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American Rocketry Challenge
Design, build, and launch a record-breaking rocket.
Ages 11–18
Grades 6–12
Fall – Spring
The world’s largest student rocket contest: teams design a rocket to carry an egg to a target altitude and return it safely.
What students do
- Design and simulate a model rocket
- Build, launch, and iterate on real flight data
- Compete for a spot at the national finals
Highlights
Aerospace engineering
Data-driven iteration
National competition
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