Water Rocket Challenge

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2009 Water Rocket Challenge - Wednesday, 24 June

Schools Competition Results
1st Hawkins Hawks
2nd Evargedlaw
3rd Whoosh
Click here for full results, including scores

Open Competition Results
1st Scuds R Us III
2nd 17th Reigate Scouts
3rd Sky Scrapers
Click here for full results, including scores

Images and video from the 2009 event will appear here shortly.

Details of the 2010 event will be published here when the date is confirmed.

If you have an queries, please email waterrockets@npl.co.uk


Videos

Two water rocket videos to inspire your team, capturing the atmosphere of the NPL Water Rocket Challenge:

2008 event (7 mins 30 sec): Features some nice slow motion launch shots.

Click here for more video and photos from the 2008 Water Rocket Challenge


2007 event (6 mins 12 sec): Features footage shot by a camera on a rocket.


A guide to building and understanding the physics of Water Rockets

If you wish to learn more about how water rockets work, how to build them, and how to optimise their flight, a booklet is available detailing the process from start to finish, with a look at the physics involved in water-powered flight. You can download it here:

Water Rocket Simulator as used in the Guide (Windows Installer 1.5 MB)


For more information, please email waterrockets@npl.co.uk