First Nations Launch Rocket Competition 2018

Meet the Team Wisconsin Space Grant Foundation Kevin Crosby, Director (kcrosby@carthage.edu) Christine Thompson, Assistant Director(cthompson2@carthage.edu) Lisa Crumble, Office Manager (lcrumble@carthage.edu ) Frank Nobile, Administrative and Technical Coordinator, Wisconsin Tripoli (maxq3@aol.com ) Mark Abotossaway, Project Assistant, Boeing (Mark.a.abotossaway@boeing.com ) National Space Grant Foundation Shirley Campbell, Assistant Director (campbell@spacegrant.org) Tripoli Rocket Association Bob Justus, Illinois (bob@mhbofni.com ) NASA James Wood, Kennedy Space Center Willie Williams, Johnson Space Center Rob Cannon, Kennedy Space Center

What is “First Nations Launch?” A competition offered to tribal colleges and universities, in addition to AISES chapter students, to demonstrate engineering and design skills through direct application in high-power rocketry. The competition requires teams of undergraduate students to conceive, design, fabricate and compete with high power rockets. The restrictions on rocket motors and dimensions are limited so that knowledge, creativity and imagination of the students are challenged. The end result is a unique aerospace experience for students that provide a great aerospace experience unique to the Native American communities.

Competition Date (TBC) April 19-20, 2018 Carthage College Kenosha, WI April 21, 2018 Richard Bong Recreational Park Kansasville, WI April 22, 2018 Rain date

2018 First Nations Launch Teams TRIBAL & AISES 22 teams 4-6 members per team on average One team per competition. Schools may submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to compete in both competitions, however, schools should indicate a competition of choice. When selecting both competitions, each team must be comprised of unique student participants. NOI’s are due October 16, 2017

Supplied by WSGC to Teams $3,000 Project/Travel Award Reimbursements will be issued through the National Space Grant Foundation. Reimbursement deadlines are March 9 and May 7, 2018. Competition Rocket Motor Two (2) reloadable motors per team will be provided of your choice. Motor selection deadline is February 23, 2018. Low-Power Rocket Each team will receive a low-power rocket for demonstration flight requirement. Flight demo deadline is January 16, 2018. Rocketry Books (New Schools) Model Rocket Design and Construction; Modern High-Power Rocketry 2 Rocketry Workshop (New Schools) WSGC representative conducts a Level 1 Rocketry Workshop on campus (based upon team experience) Launch Weekend Hotel Accommodations Information will be provided by the WSGC program office. Last day to secure lodging is March 12, 2018.

Tribal Design Objective Design, construct and launch a high power rocket “True Scale Model” of a current or retired, rocket or missile used around the world. A “scale model” is mostly generally a physical representation of an object, which maintains accurate relationships between all important aspects of the model, so all of the proportions of the model match those of the real object being modelled. The team with the most accurate true scale model will gain points on “Originality.” The rocket must exceed 3000 feet and no higher than 3500 feet (max) above ground level (AGL). Using one 38mm J impulse motor.

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AISES Design Objectives The challenge is called Timed Duration Operation X2 (TDOX2). Each team will be timed on their pad preparation when they start mounting the rocket on the rail. This portion of the Timed Duration Operation includes positioning the rocket on the pad, arming the electronics, verbal checklist procedures, igniter insertion and hook-up. The second Timed Duration Operation X 2 (TDOX2) challenge is: Deploying a main parachute (second deployment only) at a predetermined altitude. Time will begin as soon as the main parachute deploys from rocket. Time will stop when all parts of the airframe rests on the ground.

AISES Design Objectives Team rocket must achieve an altitude of 3,500 feet min - 4,000 feet max AGL using one disposable 54mm J450 DM AeroTech motor. The rocket shall be 4” in diameter and weigh no less than 7 lbs. and no more than 8 lbs. with motor installed, capable of performing a dual recovery system. AISES teams are required to design and fabricate a non- metallic nose cone for their rocket. No commercially purchased nose cones. The nose cone you intend to construct must be aerodynamic to withstand high velocities. Photos must be submitted during the construction stage of the nose cone.

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Competition Summary All Projects will be judged on the projected and actual altitude, performance and design craftsmanship. Electronic payload bays will be judged on neatness and simplicity. Example Only

Scoring for Each Team Competition Proposal Preliminary Design Report Critical Design Report Flight Readiness Review Post-Launch Assessment Report 10 pts. 50 Flight Readiness Presentation (Oral) 10 Flight Performance Payload Vehicle Overall Scale Rocket/Timed Duration 40 TOTAL 100 Arrive at Oral Presentation with Ready-to-Fly Rocket (90-100% complete) (Bonus points) BONUS Scores for late reports will be reduced by 20% for each day they are late.

Design Reports Purpose: to communicate the engineering and design effort involved Analysis of predicted performance Comparison of actual to predicted performance SHOW the design and construction (pictures, diagrams, etc.) Due when posted on website calendar Link to report templates and scoring rubrics. https://spacegrant.carthage.edu/first-nations-launch/rubric/

Timetable Activity Date 6 November 2017 Kick-Off Meeting @ 7 pm CST (Telecon # 262.551.2124) 13 November 2017 Award Acceptance Material Due 4 December 2017 Proposal and Budget Due 16 January 2018 Team Roster and Flight Demo Due 2 February 2018 Preliminary Design Reports (PDRs) Due 23 February 2018 Final Motor Selection Due 9 March 2018 Reimbursements Due to National Space Grant Foundation 12 March 2018 Critical Design Reports (CDRs) Due, Team photo on Facebook/Twitter due, Final Team Roster Due, Last Day to Secure Lodging (Register through WSGC Office) 17 March 2018 Virtual Safety Review Meeting Plan to attend a 15-minute Virtual Meeting between 2-5 pm CST. Specific schedule TBD 2-6 April 2018 Final Virtual Inspection 9 April 2018 Flight Readiness Review (FRR) Due 19 April 2018 Flight Readiness Oral Presentations (Maximum 6 minutes/8 PowerPoint Slides) re-Flight Readiness Oral Presentations* (Maximum 6 minutes/8 PowerPoint Slides) 20 April 2018 Final Workshop at Carthage College 21 April 2018 First Nations Launch at Richard Bong Recreation Area in Kansasville, WI 7 May 2018 Post-Launch Assessment Review (PLAR) Due Final Reimbursements Due to National Space Grant Foundation Office 1 June 2017 Notifications of Winners Summer 2017 Grand Prize trip to a NASA Center

Tools and Tips Award Acceptance Agreement Media Release Form Competition Handbook Expense Reimbursement Form Travel Expense Summary Report Links for forms and additional information: https://spacegrant.carthage.edu/first-nations-launch/tools-and-tips/ General Resources: https://spacegrant.carthage.edu/first-nations-launch/faq/

2017 @ Kansasville, WI Q & A