A space design competition where students solve real-world scenarios involving orbit determination, satellite design, and launch operations.
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AFA StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition
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- Contact: info@stellarxplorers.org
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 2500
- Cost: $200 per team; waived for Title 1 schools, all-girl teams, JROTC, CAP, USNSCC units.
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Register a team, complete online qualifying rounds, and advance through semifinals to the in-person National Finals.
Open to middle and high school teams affiliated with approved organizations.
$1,000 scholarships for top teams, trophies, and certificates
Register a team, complete online qualifying rounds, and advance through semifinals to the in-person National Finals.
Compete in online rounds, advance to semifinals and national finals based on performance.
STK software, training materials, computer access, mentor support.
Quality of design solutions, accuracy in orbit determination, satellite design, launch operations.