Kemurdzhian Youth Space Challenge

• To rollout a campaign across Armenia and engage children interested in robotics education,
• To drive support toward robotics and STEM education in Armenia,
• To build a worldwide community of Armenians involved or interested in aerospace and robotics,
• To create global awareness and top-tier press coverage about this innovative program happening in Armenia.

• Open to youth aged between 12-21, who are residents of the Republic of Armenia,
• Teams must consist of a minimum of three to a maximum of five members,
• Students from different educational centers (schools, universities, colleges, etc.) can form teams and work together,
• Teams can be assisted by experts and/or mentors, subject to terms and conditions listed below,
• Payload must strictly adhere to the specifications below.

• Payload maximum weight is 200 grams.
• Payload should have its own power supply.
• Payload must survive being carried by rocket. Total flight to 100-120km+ will take around 10-12 minutes.
• Payload must be connected to the rocket radio-telemetry for data transfer.
• Payload must survive being in space (100km+) for about two minutes.
• Payload will not return.

Competing payloads should pass benchmarking tests like Thermal, Vacuum, G-force and Vibration tests.

More detailed specifications will be provided to participants.

• January 7th 2022: Application deadline
• January 7th - February 15th 2022: First Benchmark
• February 15th - March 1st 2022: Semi Final 3 teams Selected
• March 1st - March 15th 2022: Finalist Selection
• Launch: End of March 2022 (TBC)