HOTNEWS - 07/17/08

The CANSAT competition this year was a very
successful event. All of the experiments were
recovered. Below are the winners of the competition.

First: University of New Hampshire$2,500
Second: University of Alabama at Huntsville $1,500
Third: University of Michigan Victor V $1,000
Fourth: University of Michigan Maize $750
Fifth: Virginia Tech $500

We had a very good turnout for our Funfly held during the CANSAT competition. Two launches exceeded $35,000 feet. Recovery proved to be a bit of a challenge for John and Jenny Etgen. There rocket was recovered, with help from a helicopter, 15 miles from the launch site in Palo Duro Canyon. See the Media Gallery for videos and pictures taken during the launch.

John Bolene's research class was attended by 7 rocketeers. The students made 38mm and 54mm propellent.

Congratulations to the The Canyon Rocket Design TARC team from Canyon High School!! They finished 73rd in this years competition held May 17th. Great first effort! See more about the team at Canyon Rocket Design.

LDRS will be held in Argonia, Kansas August 28 thru September 2. Several of our members are planning to attend. A few are working on special projects to fly at LDRS so be sure to cheer on our local rocketeers.. For more information on LDRS please click on the following link LDRS .

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