May 16, 2005
The goal is difficult, and just getting a successful flight was a huge challenge. These kids are flying amazingly complex rockets, and making it look routine, that experienced rocketeers seldom attempted just a few years ago.
Speaking from experience, whoever said that you learn more from failures than successes, knew what they were talking about. Every team that attempted the challenge this year learned a lot about technology and various sciences, even if they never got their designs to work correctly. This year.
From the final status update:
This year we will have more media coverage, much more NASA/industry participation, and more elaborate site facilities than in previous years. Neither Senator Enzi [Wyoming - RJ] nor Homer Hickam can make it, but we are optimistic about the new NASA Administrator making it. The Marines are sending a flyover of helos from the Presidential helo squadron as part of the opening ceremony. We have a great HPR demo lined up for the end of the day, and Steve Humphrey and Paul Rodgers have built a full-size replica of Goddard's original rocket to fly as an afternoon demonstration flight as well. Goddard was a physicist, and our event co-sponsor this year is the American Association of Physics Teachers.
Kids and rockets, you can't go wrong with a combination like that. I'm gettin' excited!
Posted by: Ted at
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Posted by: Russ at May 16, 2005 03:55 PM (ObxzR)
Opening ceremonies... Nothing specific in the schedule, so the best I can say is between 7am and 8am, which is when first flights are made.
Parking is $5.00 on Saturday. If it's the same as last year, a Scout Troop is handling parking as a fund raiser.
Posted by: Ted at May 16, 2005 04:23 PM (+OVgL)
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Posted by: Doug Pratt at May 17, 2005 09:44 AM (D6ZyB)
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