The 2025 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge encourages students to try engineering and think like rocket scientists.
About the Challenge
Reusable rockets and vertical landing technologies are transforming space science! Inspired by the engineering feats of organizations like Blue Origin and SpaceX, this year's challenge allows students to solve a real engineering challenge.
The task is to design and build a device to catch a cardboard tube rocket from a vertical drop. Students may only use simple materials such as paper, string, and tape.
Prizes
All qualified submissions will be entered in random drawings (regardless of score) for a chance to win one of ten $1,000 (USD) prizes for the student's school or nonprofit organization.
Even the youngest students have a chance to win!
Important Dates
Submissions will be accepted from February 16 through March 17, 2025