10:00 AM Rocket Launch
Jun 01 (Saturday)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center
About This Activity
Kopernik’s popular RocketFest returns on Saturday, June 1. When you register for RocketFest 2024, you will select to pick up a Rocket Kit either at Kopernik Observatory on May 17, from 7 pm to 8 pm or at Barnes and Noble on May 18, from 10 am to Noon. You will build it at home over the next two weeks. Wherever possible, Kopernik will provide you access to video instructions for your kit and we will also offer live construction consultation over Zoom on May 25. Among the benefits of working on your rocket at home is that you can take your time to decorate your rocket with paint or markers and give it time to dry before assembling. On June 1, Launch Day, we have 30-minute launch windows reserved by families when they registered. You will come up to Kopernik at the time you selected when you registered and have your rocket inspected by Kopernik’s rocket engineers. If your rocket is ready for flight, we will load the engine and your child will head over to the launch pad where they will press a button that sends their rocket skyward. If your rocket happens to need some repairs, we’ll have repair stations available. Local rocket expert, Les Bradshaw, will have a display with a small portion of the rockets he has built during his career. WHERE: Kopernik Observatory & Science Center, 698 Underwood Road, Vestal, NY COST: Standard Rocket Package: $30 - includes standard rocket kit There will be 6 models from which to choose Advanced Rocket Package: $40 - includes advanced rocket kit There will be 3 models from which to choose
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Kopernik Observatory & Science Center
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698 Underwood Rd
Vestal, NY
13850
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