Ages 12–15 · STEM Intensive

Rocket Architects

Science Meets Engineering — Build What Others Only Dream

The course where physics gets real. Students explore propulsion, aerodynamics, and advanced mathematics to design rockets that could actually work. Hands-on simulations and team competitions included.

16 Live Lessons
6–10 Avg Class Size
60 min Per Session
4.8★ Avg Rating

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Full Syllabus

A structured, week-by-week journey crafted by space educators and STEM curriculum designers.

  • Review of Newton's 3 Laws with real rocket examples
  • What makes a rocket different from a plane
  • Forces on a rocket: thrust, drag, lift, gravity
  • Assignment: Calculate escape velocity from different planets

What Your Child Will Master

1

Apply Newton's laws and calculus to real rocket design problems

2

Understand propulsion types and calculate delta-V for missions

3

Design aerodynamically stable multi-stage rockets

4

Program basic guidance and navigation logic

5

Analyze past and present real-world rocket systems

6

Collaborate on complex engineering problems in a team

7

Build a competition-ready mission design portfolio

8

Qualify for Orbit Academy's Interplanetary Challenge

Meet Your AI Teacher

NEXUS

NEXUS

Next-gen Engineering eXpert & Unified Simulator

Specialty

Propulsion Physics, Rocket Design & Advanced STEM Math

NEXUS is a high-energy AI instructor who thrives on turning 'this is too hard' into 'I just built that'. With real simulation tools and adaptive challenges, NEXUS pushes every student to their best.

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  • COPPA compliant & child-safe
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