Teams of two to six students with an adult director solve orbit, satellite design and launch problems in online rounds using Systems Tool Kit software. The top ten semifinal teams go to an all-expenses-paid national final. The fee is $250 per team, less for JROTC, and waived for Title I schools.
Offered by StellarXplorers. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-10-14.
Fields: Astronomy, Engineering, STEM
Info checked October 2026.
The last posted deadline, October 14, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.
No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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