• Carries an on-board scientific payload
• Successfully deploys a drogue parachute at apogee
• Successfully deploys a main parachute at an altitude of approximately 600 feet
• Lands safely with little or no damage

The team that wins the launch competition will successfully complete all of the above and have the closest predicted altitude based on percentage.

New This Year:

Aesthetic Award: An award will be given to the team whose rocket has the most innovative and professional appearance. Details that will be looked at include: paint, design, visibility, construction details, & overall “Wow” factor. This award will be voted on by the judges at the time of oral presentations. The winning team will be presented with the "Aesthetic" award at the banquet on Saturday night.

Team Spirit Award: This award will be given by a vote of all competing Tribal College teams to the team that shows interactive spirit, helpfulness, and cooperation. Teams will be encouraged to look at not only how the the other teams interact with each other but also how they interact with other team members, judges and staff. The winning team will be presented with the "Great Spirit" award at the banquet on Saturday night.

The Rocket Competition will be judged by these separate parts:

1.  Design Analysis (30% of total score)

a. Preliminary Design Report (PDR)

b. Critical Design Report (CDR)

c. Flight Readiness Report (FRR)

2.  Oral Presentation (15%)

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3.  Flight Portion (40%)

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4.  Assessment of Data Results (FR) (15% - must be completed)