Australian APRSAF-18 Water Rocket Competition Team Announced

Article Date: 01/11/2011


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St John’s Anglican College in Queensland have been announced as the successful Australian representatives to compete at the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF) Water Rocket Competition in Singapore.

Jack Ennis, Darcy Molloy and their teacher, Ian Lightbody will have their water rocket competing for flight accuracy in the competition. The competition aims to build knowledge in rocketry and encourage students in the area of space science.

This competition is part of a broader strategy developed by the APRSAF Space Education and Awareness Working Group to build skills and strengthen collaboration within the region. VSSEC Program Developer, Dr Naomi Mathers, represents Australia on this Working Group to promote Australian activities and ensure Australian students have access to opportunities such as this. Please contact VSSEC to learn more about APRSAF-related education activities.

The results of the competition will be posted on Space.gov.au.
For further information please visit the VSSEC website.

 
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