Challenge 1: Design a Crew Exploration Vehicle

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In this Engineering Design Challenge, you must design a CEV to safely carry two astronauts through a series of landing trials. The CEV must fit inside the designated “size constraint”, weigh no more than 100 grams, and carry two astronauts, each measuring two centimeters in length. You must design and build secure seats for these astronauts, without gluing or taping them in place. The astronauts should stay in their seats during each drop test, and must be able to enter and exit the CEV through a designed hatch.

Objective:

Students teams will design and construct a Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) which must carry two toy astronauts as passengers.

Grade Level:

5-8

Time Required:

Approximately 10 – 20 Hours

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