First Nations Launch Rocket Competition 2021 The material

First Nations Launch Rocket Competition 2021 The material contained in this document is based upon work supported by a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) grant or cooperative agreement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASA.

Meet the Team n n Wisconsin Space Grant Foundation n Kevin Crosby, Director (kcrosby@carthage. edu) n Christine Bolz, Assistant Director (cbolz@carthage. edu) n Danielle Weiland, Project Coordinator (dweiland@carthage. edu ) n Connie Engberg, Project Support Assistant (cengberg@carthage. edu) n Frank Nobile, Technical Coordinator, Wisconsin Tripoli (maxq 3@aol. com) n Aaron Ashley, Project Assistant, Raytheon (Alumni) (aaron. ashley 1701@gmail. com n Mark Abotossaway, Advisor Liaison (Alumni) (mark. a. abotossaway@gmail. com ) Tripoli Rocketry Association n n Industry Judges n n TBA NASA n 2 Bob Justus, Illinois Tripoli Christine Hasson, Kennedy Space Center (bob@mhbofni. com )

What is “First Nations Launch”? n n 3 A competition offered to tribal colleges and universities, Native American Serving Nontribal Institutions, in addition to AISES chapter students, to demonstrate engineering and design skills through direct application in high-power rocketry. The competition requires teams of undergraduate students to conceive, design, fabricate and compete with high power rockets. The restrictions on rocket motors and dimensions are limited so that knowledge, creativity and imagination of the students are challenged. The end result is a great aerospace learning experience unique to the Native American communities.

Competition Date n April 23, 2021 n n n April 24, 2021 n n n Richard Bong Recreational Park Kansasville, WI April 25, 2021 n 4 Carthage College Kenosha, WI Rain date

2021 First Nations Launch Teams n MOON & MARS CHALLENGES n n n 5 24 teams 4 -6 members per team on average Schools may submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to compete in both competitions, however, schools will only be selected to compete in either the Moon or Mars Challenge* NOI’s are due October 26, 2020 Proposals and Preliminary Budgets are due November 23, 2020

Supplied by WSGC to Teams n Project Travel Award of $4000 n n n Hotel Accommodations Launch Weekend n n n 6 WSGC Will provide teams motors and a demo to prepare motor flight Deadline to confirm motor selection: March 1, 2021 Report Feedback n n Teams must use ejection charges provided by Tripoli Wisconsin during Launch Weekend Motors (2) and Casing at Competition n n Modern Rocket Design and Construction Modern High Powered Rocketry 2 Ejection Charges at Competition n n Each team to fly low-powered demo flight Deadline to complete flight: January 25, 2021 Two (2) Rocketry Reference Books n n Friday breakfast and lunch, Saturday lunch and dinner Low-Powered Rocket for Demo Flight n n Max three (3) rooms for three (3) nights at select hotel Deadline to secure lodging: February 18, 2020 Select Meals Launch Weekend n n Reimbursements issued through Carthage College Deadline to submit reimbursements: March 5, 2021 and May 10, 2021 Teams will receive report feedback 1 week prior to next report Rocketry Workshop (New Schools) n WSGC representative conducts a Level 1 Rocketry Workshop during November and January.

Launch 2 Learn Introductory Rocket Workshop Participate at Carthage College, your institution, or virtually…New schools priority October 26: Notify WSGC with intent to participate n Carthage College n n Three individuals per school (one advisor and two students) Travel, lodging, and workshop meals provided, dinner on your own Rocket kit, motor, and Tripoli Rocketry Association Level 1 certification supplied Veteran teams may attend Rocket Workshop n n Maximum 30 participants At your institution (FNL sponsored/Team sponsored) n n n Team is responsible for all travel and lodging to Carthage College $200 registration person Faculty advisor, mentor, team members may attend Workshop snacks and meals provided at FNL sponsored workshop Per diem for FNL Admin Team provided by institution for returning teams/team sponsored workshop Rocket kit supplied Motor and Tripoli Rocketry Association Level 1 certification supplies at TRA Certification Launch Virtually n n n Three individuals per school (one advisor and two students) sponsored by WSGC – Maximum 30 participants Rocket kit and supplies provided by FNL Motor and Tripoli Rocketry Association Level 1 certification supplies at TRA Certification Launch

Moon Challenge n n Teams are required to design and construct a warning sensor system (flight recorder) mounted inside a high-power rocket. The rocket shall reach an apogee of 3, 500 -4, 000 ft AGL. The warning sensor system will be designed to record two flight events aboard the rocket during its ascent, including one nominal separation event and one airframe anomaly. Both events must be recorded on the flight recording system, and a video showing one event is required. Photos courtesy NYTimes and Philipp Borris/Shutterstock 8

Mars Challenge n n n Teams are required to design and construct two (2) trackable space debris objects stowed inside a high-power rocket. The rocket shall reach an apogee of 3, 500 -4, 000 ft AGL. The debris will be deployed at drogue or main chute ejection. The debris will be designed to descend under their own recovery systems and have a total weight not to exceed 32 oz (907 g). A telemetry system is required to demonstrate the debris can be tracked from the ground. Photos courtesy Off We Go Rocketry and Aaron Ashley 9

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Competition Summary n n n 11 All projects will be judged on the design reviews (written and oral), launch weekend oral presentations, and launch day flight/payload performance. Bonus points may be earned through outreach efforts. Electronic payload bays will be judged on neatness and simplicity at launch weekend. Example Only

Scoring for Each Team Competition Proposal Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Report PDR Presentation w/ judges Critical Design Review (CDR) Report CDR Presentation w/judges Flight Readiness Review (FRR) Report Virtual Inspection Post-Launch Assessment Review Report (PLAR) 5 pts. 15 pts. 10 pts. 75 Launch Weekend Oral Flight Readiness Presentation 5 pts. 5 Flight Performance Mission Performance Payload/Challenge 20 10 pts. TOTAL Conduct an Education Outreach Project Submit Education/Public Outreach Form Submissions received after 11: 59 pm CST on the due date will receive a deduction of 20% for each day they are late. 100 BONUS Up to 10

Design Reports Overview n Purpose: n n n Reports are due when posted on website calendar: n n https: //spacegrant. carthage. edu/first-nations-launch/calendar/ Link to report templates and scoring rubrics: n 13 To communicate the engineering and design effort involved To perform analysis of predicted performance To compare actual to predicted performance To SHOW the design and construction (pictures, diagrams, etc. ) To learn functionality and formatting of MS Word https: //spacegrant. carthage. edu/first-nations-launch/rubric/

Timetable Date Activity https: //spacegrant. carthage. edu/first-nations-launch/calendar/ 3 November 2020 Kick-Off Meeting @ 4 pm CST (ZOOM https: //zoom. us/j/99258659434) 9 November 2020 Zoom Proposal and Budget Development Webinar @ 6: 00 pm 16 November 2020 Zoom Project Management Webinar @ TBD 23 November 2020 Award Acceptance Material Due, Proposal and Budget Due 3 December 2020 Zoom Preliminary Design Review Development Webinar @ 4: 00 pm 10 December 2020 Zoom Avionics/Rock. Sim Webinar @ TBD 12 January 2020 Zoom Altimeter Webinar @ TBD 25 January 2021 Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Flight Demo Due 28 January 2021 Zoom Recovery Webinar @ TBD 1 -4 February 2021 Zoom PDR Virtual Presentations, Patch Design Submissions Due 8 February 2021 Zoom Structures Webinar @ TBD 11 February 2021 Telecon Advisor Meeting @ 2: 00 pm 15 February 2021 Critical Design Report Development Webinar @ 4: 00 pm (TBC) 18 February 2021 Official Team Roster / Lodging List Form, Team Members Registrations and Applications, Team Bio, Team Photo Due 1 March 2021 Critical Design Reviews(CDRs), Final Motor Selection, Request for Certification Launch, Patch Design Due 5 March 2021 Reimbursements Due to Connie at cengberg@carthage. edu 8 -11 March 2021 Zoom CDR Virtual Presentations /Initial Virtual Safety Inspection with WSGC (as needed) 22 March 2021 Zoom Flight Readiness Review Development Webinar @ 4: 00 pm CDT 5 April 2021 Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs), Outreach Forms Due 6 April 2021 Telecon Advisor Meeting @ 2: 00 pm 12 -15 April 2021 Final WSGC/Tripoli Virtual Inspection 19 April 2021 Oral Presentation PPT Due

Key Changes for 2021 n n n n 15 NASA Artemis Student Challenge Launch 2 Learn Workshop – virtual, at your institution, or at Carthage College Design Review Webinars – held before each due date as a refresher Engineering Webinars – includes topics such as project management, Rock. Sim, avionics, altimeters, recovery, and structures New Appendixes providing more support and guidance TRA/NAR Mentor Requirement Rock. Sim Requirement

Team COVID-19 Safety Plan n Local Launch Site Local Mentor Local TRA/NAR Prefecture Note: As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, FNL will closely monitor and follow guidelines from federal, state and community officials regarding on-site competitions. Protecting the health and safety of team members, staff and judges is our primary priority. Challenge managers will be in contact with participants on specifics and changes to the challenges, if any. 16

FNL COVID-19 Safety Plan n Launch Site Protocol Carthage College Protocol Virtual, Hybrid, and In-Person Planning Note: As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, FNL will closely monitor and follow guidelines from federal, state and community officials regarding on-site competitions. Protecting the health and safety of team members, staff and judges is our primary priority. Challenge managers will be in contact with participants on specifics and changes to the challenges, if any. 17

Advisor Liaison n n 18 Advisor Handbook Retention New Advisor Mentorship Outreach Efforts Next Step Opportunities

Tools and Tips n n n Award Acceptance Agreement Media Release Form Competition Handbook Expense Reimbursement Form Travel Expense Summary Report Links forms and additional information: n n General Resources: n 19 https: //spacegrant. carthage. edu/first-nations-launch/tools-and-tips/ https: //spacegrant. carthage. edu/first-nations-launch/faq

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