1. First Nations Launch Rocket Competition 2018

2. Meet the Team Wisconsin Space Grant Foundation
Kevin Crosby, Director
Christine Thompson, Assistant
Lisa Crumble, Office Manager )
Frank Nobile, Administrative and Technical Coordinator, Wisconsin Tripoli )
Mark Abotossaway, Project Assistant, Boeing )
National Space Grant Foundation
Shirley Campbell, Assistant Director
Tripoli Rocket Association
Bob Justus, Illinois )
NASA
James Wood, Kennedy Space Center
Willie Williams, Johnson Space Center
Rob Cannon, Kennedy Space Center

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Powered Flight Profile

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Powered Flight Profile

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Timetable Activity Date 6 November 2017
Kick-Off 7 pm CST (Telecon # )
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

16. Tools and Tips Award Acceptance Agreement Media Release Form
Competition Handbook
Expense Reimbursement Form
Travel Expense Summary Report
Links for forms and additional information:
General Resources:

17. Kansasville, WI
Q & A