You will work in a team to design, build, and test a drag device. You may only use materials provided, and must connect to a team-built cargo bay that is assembled using the template provided. The overall mass cannot exceed 50 grams. The drag device must have at least five separate angled edges (rounded edges are allowed, but one big circle is not allowed). It should protect the weighted cargo bay when it is dropped from a height of at least 2 meters. Surviving higher drops is preferred.
Objective:
Student teams will design a device to slow the descent of a space craft or probe while protecting its cargo for a successful landing.
Grade Level:
5-8
Time Required:
Approximately 10 – 20 Hours
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