Rocket Science Challenge
$187.00
$147.00
The Water Rocket Challenge: From Theory to Terminal Velocity
Is your student bored with "cookie-cutter" science kits? Most high school science stops at the textbook. Formulas are memorized, tests are taken, and the "why" is often lost. The Water Rocket Challenge is the antidote. We take physics out of the classroom and onto the launchpad.
Over 8 self-paced modules, your student won't just build a toy—they’ll engineer a flight-ready mission and conduct experiments.
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Quantity
Only 5 left in stock
PRODUCT DETAILS
The Mission Brief:
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Build & Rig: Construct a professional-grade, high-pressure water rocket and specialized launcher designed for repeated, high-performance flights.
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Wire & Code: Go beyond basic assembly. Students learn to integrate a custom Flight Controller, programming it to manage parachute deployment and electronic data triggers.
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Launch & Log: No more guessing games. Using real-time sensors, students record acceleration, velocity, and altitude data.
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Analyze & Iterate: This is where real engineering happens. Why did the parachute deploy late? Was the center of pressure off? The data tells the story, and the student must engineer the fix.
What They’ll Master:
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Physics in Motion: Aerodynamics, Newton’s Laws, and the critical balance between Center of Gravity and Center of Pressure.
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Applied Electronics: Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, altitude sensors, and flight hardware.
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Computer Science: Practical, real-world C++ programming exposure.
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Data Literacy: Learning to interpret datasets and use error analysis to drive the next launch.
Who is this for?
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Independent Learners (Ages 14+): Built for the student who wants to dive deep and work at their own pace.
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Future Engineers & Coders: Perfect for those who want to see their code and calculations result in a literal "liftoff."
- Busy Parents: You don’t need an engineering degree to support them. We provide the expert-led video instruction; you just provide the launch site.
What’s In The Box?
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The Rocket Hardware: High-grade fuselage, aerodynamic fins, and a custom-engineered parachute recovery system.
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Precision Launcher: A reusable, high-pressure launch platform designed for stability and multiple missions.
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The Brains (Electronics Kit): Custom Flight Controller board, digital altitude/velocity sensors, and all necessary wiring to turn your rocket into a flying data lab.
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Toolkit: Essential assembly components—no specialized engineering tools required.
Digital & Community Access:
- 8 Self-Paced Modules: Over 1 hour of expert video instruction covering physics, assembly, recovery, flight controller and data analysis.
- Coding Sandbox: Ready-to-use code templates and a guided environment to program your Flight Controller.
- Tage Labs Community: Lifetime access to our private student forum where future engineers share flight logs, troubleshoot builds, and celebrate successful launches.
- Mission Control Support: Direct access to our instructors for technical help.
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
Unassembled parts kits can be returned within 30 days for a full refund.
SHIPPING INFO
Flat rate shipping to the continental USA for $6 via USPS.
Expedited options are available at checkout