Launch #1: 25 Feb
Launch #2: 19 March
What: Build a rocket to launch 0.453 kg to a height of 1.6 km.
Where: Near Houston, Texas
When: Weekend of 10/11 May
Who: Future engineers, builders, crafters, marketeers etc.
07 May (Wed) - Fly to Houston
08 May (Thurs) - Texas build day at local high school
09 May (Fri) - Day 1 of Launch Window
10 May (Sat) - Day 2 of Launch Window
11 May (Sun) - Visit NASA Space Center Houston
11 May (Sun) Fly to Abu Dhabi
Approximate Costs:
Trip Expenses: 5000AED, maximum cost for trip.
Flight
Hotel
Transportation in Texas
Meals:
Thurs/Fri Lunch $10-15/meal - Local Restaurant
Thurs/Fri Dinner: $20/meal - Near Hotel
Lunch/Dinner Sunday - Lunch @ NASA, Dinner @ Airport
NASA's Johnson Space Center Houston
$25 Entry
Souvenirs
Buck-ee's ???
Sunday Morning Breakfast
Teams:
3 Rockets - Two people per rocket traveling to Texas
There are a selection of body tubes.
Teams will decide on:
Payload
Engine Size
Fin Design
Recovery System