Basic approximate information and concept of the competition
The Czech Rocket Challenge is a team competition designed for high school and university students. In this challenge, teams of students* design, test, build and finally launch their rocket. Not only the height reached, but also the advancedness and complexity of the rocket, the sophistication of the report, etc. will be evaluated.
What does this mean? We will give you the engine, but the rest will be up to you! Do you want to stabilize the rocket by rotation? Tilt the aerodynamic stabilizers, or carry a payload? Anything is possible, so feel free to join your team in
CZECH ROCKET CHALLENGE.
* The team must have at least one adult member. In the case of a high school team, this can be a teacher/mentor.
Rocket parametres
Typical
weight
500−1500 g
Typical
apogee
500−950 m
Expected
motor impulse
145 N⋅s
Typical
lenght of rocket
1 m
[NEW] Motor parametres [NEW]
Motor
diameter
43.4 mm
Motor
length
155.6 mm
Weight
(without fuel)
209 g
Fuel
weight
166 g
Updated in March 2024. For more info see the handbook sent to the participants.
Competition categories
Beginners (high school)
Are you a first-timer? Try to build a basic, safe, flight-capable and stable rocket. Load up a raw egg that has to stay intact after landing, and get bonus points!
Rocket diameter
at least 60 mm
Recovery system
parachute
CHALLENGE PAYLOAD
(raw) egg
Advanced (high school)
Advanced (university)
Are you more experienced rocketeers or do you want a challenge? Join the more open category and control the roll of the rocket or communicate via ground station.
All parametres
within the rules
Recovery system
within the rules
CHALLENGE
ground station
or
active roll control
communicate or control your rocket
Please note: All the above parameters are approximate and their final values are subject to change during the competition year.
The organizer reserves the right to make minor changes, which will be notified to the participants if necessary.
