From Classroom to Launch Pad: Students Build Competition Rocket

Launching a rocket several thousand feet into the air isn't a typical classroom assignment. For one Cedarville University senior design team, however, it's the culmination of months of engineering, testing and preparation.

Cedarville University Students Prepare for 2026 Rocket Competition

The team is preparing to compete in the NASA-backed Midwest High-Power Rocket Competition on May 17, 2026, a multi-state event where students design, build and fly high-power rockets alongside teams from other colleges and universities. The competition, held outside of North Branch, Minnesota, challenges students to design efficient rockets that meet complex objectives, such as reaching precise altitudes and safely recovering vehicles for reuse.

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