stellarxplorers

STELLARXPLORERS AFA’S NEWEST STEM PROGRAM

RP/SP Update Dick Bundy, VCoB-AE 17 October 2015 Educate

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STELLARXPLORERS Deployment Plan AY15

AY16

AY17

INITIAL PROOF OF CONCEPT

PILOT NATIONAL DEPLOYMENT

OPEN

• One day event • 5 CO teams • Determined orbit to meet mission req’ts • Final award presentation at 31st Space Symposium

• Three, oneday rounds • 36-40 teams • 9-10 regions across US • Orbit define, satellite design, & launch rounds • Final round & awards at 32nd Space Symposium

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FUTURE

REGISTRATION

• Local: three rounds for >300 teams • State/Region: same as AY16 finals • National: final round & awards at 33rd Space Symposium (TBR)

• Build on previous competition blueprint • Expand participation • Add hardware (physical or simulation) for Regional round • Add Flight phase (balloon) Support

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STELLARXPLORERS 2

Pilot National Deployment SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

REGISTRATION ACADEMICS/PRACTICE

FEB

MAR

APR

QUAL. ROUNDS

MAY FINALS

• Objective: early success • Exercise virtual competition format • Demonstrate geographic reach – This is where we need RP/SP Help – Limited registration

• Engage local businesses and Potential Sponsors – Be a Door-Opener, put Donors/Sponsors in touch with STLX team – Success of this program is wholly dependent on being able to generate enough money to stay revenue neutral Educate

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