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Mars Lander challenge for rocket hobbyists |
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2004 Archived News by Lander Challenge
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Tuesday, February 03, 2004 |
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WORLD WIDE WEB — Many rocket hobbyists are sparked by the Mars Lander missions in the news. As a result of this interest, a consortium of sport rocketry vendors, manufacturers, local sport rocket clubs and sport rocketry enthusiasts have organised a challenge to encourage rocket hobby enthusiasts to learn more about rocketry and space science.
Phase 1 of Lander Challenge requires a competing team to launch a sport rocket containing a simulated lander, to safely land the lander, and to deploy a rover. The rover must then be remotely navigated to a predetermined spot on the flying field.
Teams are encouraged to use off the shelf hobby, or electronic items in the construction of their rovers and landers, but may chose to custom make anything necessary.
It is hoped by sponsoring the Lander Challenge, junior, senior, collegiate and even adult hobby enthusiasts will be encouraged to learn more about rocketry and space science and have fun while learning.
The web site for the Lander Challenge can be visited at http://www.landerchallenge.com. |
