First Nations Launch Competition

NASA Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium's First Nations Launch (FNL) National High-Power Rocket Competition is a NASA Artemis Student Challenge that provides an opportunity for students attending a Tribal College or University, a Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI), or who are members of an active American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) collegiate chapter to design, build, and fly a high-powered rocket to be launched at a competition at the Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Kansasville, WI. To participate, the following are required: (1) be enrolled at a Tribal College/University, a Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI), or attending a university with an active AISES program; (2) have a committed faculty mentor; (3) should select a team leader; (4) should be comprised of approximately 4-6 students; (5) shall seek advice/mentorship from Industry, Tripoli, NAR, and others. There are multiple deadlines before the competition (month of April). Earliest non-binding notice of intent to compete deadline is Oct 12. Follow the WSGC website for more info. (https://spacegrant.carthage.edu/first-nations-launch/)