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Students Compete for $100K in American Rocketry Challenge

5/13/2025

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On May 17, Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia, will come alive with the thrill of the American Rocketry Challenge, where 100 student teams vie for an impressive $100,000 in prizes. This exciting event not only sparks interest in STEM careers but also boasts past participants like astronaut Woody Hoburg. The champions will earn the chance to represent the U.S. at the prestigious International Rocketry Challenge in Paris.

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On May 17, Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia, will come alive with the thrill of the American Rocketry Challenge, where 100 student teams vie for an impressive $100,000 in prizes. This exciting event not only sparks interest in STEM careers but also boasts past participants like astronaut Woody Hoburg. The champions will earn the chance to represent the U.S. at the prestigious International Rocketry Challenge in Paris.