Student-Built Rocket Shatters Altitude Record

Team of high schoolers break record

Rocket reaches 12,000 feet

A team of high school students from a small town in the Midwest have shattered the world record for the highest altitude reached by a student-built rocket. The team's rocket, named "Aquila," reached an altitude of 12,000 feet, breaking the previous record of 10,000 feet. The rocket was launched from a field outside of the town on Saturday, and it took just over 90 seconds to reach its peak altitude. The team of students spent the past year designing and building the rocket, and they are thrilled with their accomplishment.

The rocket is powered by a hybrid engine that uses a combination of solid and liquid fuel. The team spent months testing and refining the engine, and they are confident that it is the most efficient and reliable rocket engine ever built by high school students. The rocket is also equipped with a variety of sensors that collected data on the rocket's performance during the flight. The team used this data to improve the rocket's design and performance.

The team's accomplishment is a testament to the power of STEM education. The students involved in the project gained valuable experience in engineering, physics, and mathematics. They also learned how to work together as a team and how to overcome challenges. The team's accomplishment is an inspiration to other students who are interested in STEM. It shows that anything is possible with hard work and dedication.