The largest student rocket competition in the U.S., where teams design, build, and launch rockets to meet specific technical requirements, gaining hands-on STEM experience.
Engineering | STEM
The American Rocketry Challenge
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- Contact: support@rocketcontest.org
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Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 5000
- Cost: Varies
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Large Team
- Event Format: Online Synchronous
- Competition Format: Performance, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Medium
Participation Information
Register online, design and build a rocket, complete qualification flights, and compete in national finals.
Middle and high school students in the U.S.
$20,000 for 1st place; trophies, certificates, and recognition for excellence in rocket engineering
Register online, design and build a rocket, complete qualification flights, and compete in national finals.
1. Register online. 2. Build and test a rocket. 3. Submit qualification flights. 4. Top teams advance to national finals.
Rocket building materials, launch site, access to mentors
Technical precision, flight success, innovation, safety, presentation skills