Rocketry Development

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Our Mission

Rocket development is exciting and educational. The scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical foundations of rocketry provide exciting opportunities for authentic hands-on, minds-on experimentation. The activities and lesson plans of this program emphasize hands-on science, prediction, data collection and interpretation, teamwork, and problem solving. In addition to building their own high-power rocket, participants also learn background information about the history of rockets and basic rocket science. The rocket activities in this program support national curriculum standards for science, mathematics, and technology. At the end of the program, the participants get to test their rockets in a real airspace as they launch their rockets in the desert.

Purpose

Rocketry is a powerful tool that incorporates science, technology, engineering, and math into a fun, engaging, and challenging activity. When designing model rockets in the lab, the students have an opportunity to match their ingenuity with the limits of Newton’s Laws of Physics to design their own model rocket that is aerodynamically sound. Fine motor skills are honed during the construction of the rockets as they measure, cut, and connect their rocket parts to the specifications that they themselves determined. This program also makes sense of the Pythagorean Theorem as they visualize the giant triangle formed by the flight path of their rocket. Newton’s Laws are in full enforcement right before their very eyes.

Benefits of Rocketry

Practical skills in rocket design, propulsion systems, and flight dynamics can be gained through the study of rocketry.
The study of rocketry can prepare individuals for careers in the aerospace industry, including space exploration, defense, and commercial spaceflight.
Opportunities for research and innovation in space technology can be found through the study of rocketry, which often involves hands-on experience in building and launching rockets.
Foster the development of problem-solving, critical thinking, and team collaboration skills.
Inspire and encourage individuals to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Careers in Rocketry

Rocket Propulsion Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Payload Specialist
Flight Software Engineer
Launch Site Manager

What is Rocketry?

Rocketry, is a hobby in which participants experiment with fuels and make their own rocket motors, launching a wide variety of types and sizes of rockets. Amateur rocketeers have been responsible for significant research into hybrid rocket motors, and have built and flown a variety of solid, liquid, and hybrid propellant motors.

Why is Rocketry Important?

Rockets deliver satellites to space where they can begin to do their important work. Without rockets, we wouldn't be able to use our cell phones, watch a lot of our favorite television shows, find out the weather forecast, navigate with Global Positioning System (GPS), or explore our solar system.

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