Time is drawing close for the Beagle's third annual Rocket Science Day, "October Skies". Just like last year it will be on the first Saturday of October; that's the 4th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. As always the event and participation in it is free.
Not seen in these parts since the first Rocket Science day, Gene Nowaczyk will be appearing with the rocket with which he set the world's altitude record for unmanned, parachute-recovered rockets. Gene will have his rocket and launch pad on display and folks can get his picture and an autograph. Gene will talk to attendees about his next attempt which is to fly an unmanned rocket into outer space and recover it. That rocket will carry aboard some artifacts from the Beagle which we hope to have on display at the store when Gene returns then to us.
The local amateur rocketry group, KCAR, will once again be running the show. They will supervise the launch area and range safety and will approve all rockets from participants who wish to have their rockets launched. Again, no rocket motor larger than a B size will be allowed from the participants. This is to ensure the best chance of recovery after launch.
Participants will have work space available to them in two tents so they can build and repair their rockets, or make last minute changes. There will be contests, challenges, give-aways and lots to see and many other rocket scientists to meet.
There is no age limit to participate. Last year the youngest was 5 years old and the oldest was 85. Join us in the west, gravel parking lot in English Landing Centre; come early to get a good parking space (parking behind the Beagle's building is also available).
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