The Mission of the US Aerospace Challenge is to make science fun for learners of all ages. Our marquee project is the model and high power rocketry. The purpose of this project is to involve middle school and high school students, and their teachers in science, mathematics, and technology activities through the construction, design, and flight of high power rockets, balloons, and their payloads. Student teams compete in building high power rockets that can carry a payload to an altitude of 3,500 ft.
Teams also compete in the design, display and presentations of their rockets.
Student teams gain new learning experiences and participate in launch operations, range safety activities, tracking, and recovery of rockets and their payloads. This is the third year the Michigan Technic Corporation and the Physics Department of Michigan Technological University have worked together in presenting a program to Michigan students. This program manual has been developed to help those who participate understand the goals, activities, and organization of the US Aerospace Challenge program and to build on the earlier base of the Rockets For Schools program. Aerospace Challenge Program Goals 1. These activities address the theme 'Space and The Environment' and through these activities encourage the development of knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, technology, communication, and teamwork.