First Nations Launch (FNL) The NASA First Nations Launch is an annual competition that offers Tribal Colleges, and Universities (TCUs), Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI), and American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) chapter students, the opportunity to demonstrate engineering and design skills through direct application in high-powered rocketry. The competition guides teams of undergraduate students through the engineering design process to design, build and fly high-powered rockets. Teams also conduct outreach within their communities, serving as role models to inspire the next generation of explorers!
Event Date(s): April 26-28, 2024
Registration will open on September 1, 2023 for the 2023-2024 season. Check back in the late summer of 2023 for information about next year’s challenge!
Event Location: Richard Bong State Recreational Area, Kansasville, Wisconsin, and Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate students from TCUs, NASNTIs and AISES collegiate chapters.
- Teams must have a faculty advisor and team mentor.
Visit the website to learn more about the challenge.
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Note: As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, NASA 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.