Rocket Launch

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Date:Thursday October 4 2018

Time:13:00 - 14:30

Location:Birr Castle Gardens and Science Centre, Birr

How do rockets work? Learn the science behind a rocket launch, design and build a ballistic rocket and launch it to the International Space Station. Who will successfully dock with the ISS? Can we use our knowledge of angles to improve our accuracy? Whose rocket will travel the furthest? A fun and engaging workshop suitable for 3rd class and up.