Rocket design
Structural quality, stability and thoughtful engineering decisions.
Parachute Rocketry
Design a rocket that deploys its own recovery system and demonstrates a controlled descent.
Guidelines
Before you begin
This challenge focuses on rocket design and recovery. Teams must create a model capable of launching effectively while deploying a recovery system for a safe descent.
EligibilityClasses 6–12
Team sizeTo be announced
ModeOn-site
LocationHaldwani, Uttarakhand
01
The challenge
Build a rocket with a functional recovery system that allows the model to descend safely after launch.
- ✓Design a stable rocket suitable for the competition launch system.
- ✓Integrate a parachute or permitted recovery mechanism.
- ✓Ensure the recovery system deploys reliably.
- ✓Aim for a controlled and safe descent.
- ✓Explain how the recovery mechanism works.
02
Recovery system
The recovery system is a key part of the challenge and should be designed for reliable deployment.
- ✓Pack the recovery system carefully to avoid deployment failure.
- ✓Ensure the parachute is securely connected to the rocket.
- ✓Test the deployment mechanism before competition day.
- ✓Use only permitted recovery materials.
- ✓Ensure the rocket remains structurally intact after recovery.
03
Testing and preparation
Successful recovery depends on careful testing, correct packing and a stable rocket design.
- ✓Test the deployment mechanism before the event.
- ✓Check all connections and recovery lines.
- ✓Inspect the rocket before every launch.
- ✓Keep spare permitted recovery materials available where allowed.
- ✓Follow the launch team's instructions.
04
Evaluation
The project will be evaluated on rocket design, deployment reliability, recovery performance and scientific understanding.
Deployment
Reliability and effectiveness of the recovery mechanism.
Recovery performance
Controlled descent and condition of the rocket after landing.
Presentation
Clarity of the team's explanation and understanding of the system.
05
Safety rules
Every launch and recovery demonstration must be performed according to the event safety procedure.
- ✓Follow all launch-area instructions.
- ✓Use only approved propulsion and recovery systems.
- ✓Keep clear of the designated launch area.
- ✓Do not use hazardous or explosive components.
- ✓Unsafe models may be disqualified.
06
Final checklist
Make sure your team has everything ready before heading to the venue.
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Completed rocket
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Functional recovery system
✓
Required identification details
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Tested parachute deployment
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Basic technical explanation
Akashyan Spardha 2026
Back to competition→Ready to recover?
Design for flight, engineer for recovery and make every launch count.