NESTA Eggcraft
(National Egganautics and Space Transportation Administration)
EggDIS – 5330
Getting There in One Piece is No Yolk
R. H. Tai, Eggd.D., NESTA Eggsecutive Director
Mission:
Make an Eggcraft to SAFELY launch a Grade-A Large Eggstronaut into very very very very low Earth orbit (altitude of
about 30 feet to 70 feet) and return her/him to the Earth, THREE TIMES, unscathed.
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Lander Vehicle Parameters:
The Eggcraft dimensions cannot be bigger than 7 inches (deep) X 7 inches (wide) X 30 inches (tall).
The Eggcraft weight cannot be heavier than 16 ounces.
The Eggcraft will be required to open up in order for the Eggstronaut to board and disembark from the Craft.
The Eggcraft cannot be made of any food stuffs or perishables – we’re already working with eggs!!!! (That's
right…. No Peanut Butter……. Or Jelly…… )
Eggcraft Teams:
Each Eggcraft Construction Team should consist of two members, the Mission Specialist and the Lead Engineer. The roles
need to be assigned and adhered to. The Lead Engineer will be the team member primarily responsible for boarding
your Eggstronaut and loading the Eggcraft into the Egg Launcher. The
Mission Specialist will be primarily responsible for recovering and
disembarking your Eggstronaut to check for injuries sustained during the
mission. The construction of the Eggcraft itself will require a team effort
from both the Lead Engineer and the Mission Specialist. Your Eggstronaut
will be assigned to your Eggcraft by the NESTA Eggstronaut Training
Program. Be assured that each Eggstronaut will have a Grade-A Large
rating and have the highest level of training available for these missions.
Egg Launcher:
The Egg Launcher will launch each Eggcraft at a vertical angle of 63.5⁰. The first launch will employ a dual-band
propulsion system, one latex rubber tube band on the left and one on the right side of the
device. (Estimated altitude 30-50 feet). The second launch will employ a quadruple-band
propulsion system, two latex rubber tubes on each side. (Estimated altitude… 50-70 feet).
Repairs to the Eggcraft between the First and Second Launch are allowed, if your Eggstronaut
survives the landing. The third launch will employ the same propulsion system as the second
launch, but downrange distance will be measured. The Eggcraft with the greatest downrange
distance will be declared the Grand Champion of the NESTA Eggcraft Competition.
The Winner of the Most Innovative Eggcraft Design will be determined by peer ballot with the
Winner receiving the most votes. Eggcraft teams may not vote for their own eggscraft.
Launch Date:
To Be Announced … Good luck and Eggspeed…
Egg Launch Assignment Achievement Rubric
Eggstronaut Achieves First Launch
Eggstronaut Survives First Launch
Eggstronaut Survives Second Launch
Eggstronaut Survives Third Launch
50 point assignment
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