1. How are the National Winners determined?
The National Winners will be determined from the contest entries we receive. Closest average landing to the target - submitted to us by the deadline - wins!

3. Will there be a run-off contest?
No. The 6 National Winners will each receive their trophy and get to launch their rockets in celebration from a historic spot ( Cape Coalwood or the Astronaut Hall of Fame ). This launch is for bragging rights only - there is no run-off contest.
4. What are the deadlines?
Deadlines are set to allow winners enough time to plan their trip to the celebration. The official entry forms must reach contest headquarters by midnight of the date specified.
2008 October Sky Festival Celebration deadline - Sept. 10th
2008 Kennedy Space Center/ Astronaut hall of Fame Celebration deadline - Oct. 10th

HOME 2. How many National Winners will there be?
There will be 3 National Winners (one for each level) for the October Sky Festival Celebration and 3 national winners (one for each level) for the Kennedy Space Center / Astronaut Hall of Fame Celebration .

5. How come adults are allowed in the contest?
The goal of our Helping Kids Reach for the Stars Program is to give kids the unique educational experience of building and launching their own solid-fuel powered model rocket. We believe that a significant number of the adults that enter the contest will want to share rocketry with kids. Also, it allows for the contest to be a family event. Back Next