
AFA StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition
Ages:Middle School, High School
Type:Tournament
Categories:Aerospace Engineering, Design, Engineering, STEM
Scope:National
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The StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition is a fun, team building, space system design competition that starts in October and ends in April, where students are challenged to solve orbit planning, satellite component, and launch vehicle selection scenarios presented each round. Working in partnership with leaders in the U.S. space industry, the StellarXplorers Aerospace STEM Program challenges students toward careers in space or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines essential to our nation’s future.
When participating in the competition, each team is given one scenario during their six-hour competition period (eight-hour competition period for Finals). This includes determining orbits, picking satellite components, and selecting launch vehicles that meet mission requirements throughout the rounds of competition. Each qualifying round is proceeded by a practice round that covers the corresponding tasking. For example, the first practice round consists of selecting orbit characteristics to meet the mission requirements, and the qualifying round covers selecting an orbit but is a little more challenging. Top teams advance to the Semi-Final Round, and the best of the best advance to the in-person National Finals Competition.
Website: www.stellarxplorers.org
Managing Organization: Air Force Association
Contact:
info@stellarxplorers.org
Eligibility:
Each StellarXplorers team must consist of between two and six competitors enrolled in a participating school or organization and a team director. Teams generally consist of 9th-12th graders, however there are teams that may compete at the Middle School level, especially at schools where the middle & high school grades are on the same campus.
Registration Opens: April 30, 2022
Registration Closes: October 1, 2022
Overview
The StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition is a fun, team building, space system design competition that starts in October and ends in April, where students are challenged to solve orbit planning, satellite component, and launch vehicle selection scenarios presented each round. Working in partnership with leaders in the U.S. space industry, the StellarXplorers Aerospace STEM Program challenges students toward careers in space or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines essential to our nation’s future.
Process
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Participate
Website: www.stellarxplorers.org
Managing Organization: Air Force Association
Contact:
info@stellarxplorers.org
Eligibility:
Each StellarXplorers team must consist of between two and six competitors enrolled in a participating school or organization and a team director. Teams generally consist of 9th-12th graders, however there are teams that may compete at the Middle School level, especially at schools where the middle & high school grades are on the same campus.
Deadlines
Registration Opens: April 30, 2022
Registration Closes: October 1, 2022