How points work

This document explains how students earn points individually and as a team through the program. It details how team scores are calculated fairly and includes a quick guide for teachers on how to fill in and read the Mission Control Scorecard and update the leaderboard. 

Winner Selection Criteria

This document details the evaluation criteria and submission process used to determine the winner of the LaunchBox competition. It outlines how student teams are scored across their module progress and final video entry, guided by Fleet’s Ad Astra core values. 

Teacher Superpower - How to award scores

A quick guide for teachers on how to assess modules, logbooks, and assignments, using the Mission Control Scorecard to celebrate enthusiasm, effort, and teamwork in STEM. 

Awards & Prizes Overview 

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the prizes and recognition awarded in the LaunchBox Competition. 

Summit to Stratosphere 

An official guide and run sheet for the LaunchBox Grand Finale , Summit to Stratosphere, live online event. It details the main event highlights while offering practical setup instructions for schools to host an engaging local viewing and celebration event. 

How you can launch locally

This guide outlines the different ways your school can bring the LaunchBox experience to life through a payload launch.

Designed as interactive prompts, these activities give students a safe space to communicate, share perspectives, and collaborate with their peers. Whether you prefer a digital tool or a hands-on classroom format, you can easily adapt them with or without technology.

LaunchBox Team formation Guide

How and When to Form Teams : a structured timeline and framework for establishing student Space Companies.

 Let's Look Up! 

An introductory stargazing activity designed to engage students before starting Module1. It encourages students to observe the night sky, record their findings and prepare to share their observations with the class. 

Creating Your LaunchBox Video: Guidelines and Key Features

As your students begin their exciting LaunchBox journey, remember that LaunchBox is also a competition! Here is everything teachers need to know about student video submissions and official scoring by Fleet. 

Discussion board activities

These interactive challenges are a space for your students to share ideas, speak their minds, and collaborate with their classmates. Whether you choose to run them online or build a paper board in the classroom, there is no single "right" way to facilitate them—just pick the format that works best for your class and jump in! 

LaunchBox Team formation Guide

How and When to Form Teams : a structured timeline and framework for establishing student Space Companies.

Discussion board activities

These interactive challenges are a space for your students to share ideas, speak their minds, and collaborate with their classmates. Whether you choose to run them online or build a paper board in the classroom, there is no single "right" way to facilitate them—just pick the format that works best for your class and jump in! 

Discussion board activities

These interactive challenges are a space for your students to share ideas, speak their minds, and collaborate with their classmates. Whether you choose to run them online or build a paper board in the classroom, there is no single "right" way to facilitate them—just pick the format that works best for your class and jump in! 

Mastering the RASCubeLB

 Do you need some help? Here are some Assembly Tips & Troubleshooting.

Testing your RASCubeLB

Now that you've finished building your RASCube-LB, it's time to test it! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

CASA Approval to Launch  

🎯 Team Assignment: Guide students as they prepare a real-world launch application. Their objective is to draft a formal request for launch approval containing all key operational, safety, and flight details expected by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority). 

Remember, you have a special superpower for this assignment! You have the ability to award up to 100 extra points to each team following the criteria in the Teacher Superpower doc. 

Summit to Stratosphere 2025

🎯 Team Assignment: Students will step into the shoes of a Mission Review Team to evaluate real flight telemetry and imaging data from the November and December 2025 LaunchBox flights (drone, balloon, and RASCube launches). Your role is to facilitate their analysis as they weigh mission factors and reach a final GO / NO-GO consensus.

Remember, you have a special superpower for this assignment! You have the ability to award up to 100 extra points to each team following the criteria in the Teacher Superpower doc. 

Summit to Stratosphere 2026

🎯 Team Assignment: Students will step into the shoes of a Mission Review Team to evaluate real flight telemetry and imaging data from the May 2026 LaunchBox flight. Your role is to facilitate their analysis as they weigh mission factors and reach a final GO / NO-GO consensus.

Remember, you have a special superpower for this assignment! You have the ability to award up to 100 extra points to each team following the criteria in the Teacher Superpower doc.

LaunchBox Brand Identity

🎯 Team Assignment: Guide students through the LaunchBox Brand Identity Worksheet  as they follow a structured, four-step process to build a cohesive brand identity for their space company. 

Remember, you have a special superpower for this assignment! You have the ability to award up to 100 extra points to each team following the criteria in the Teacher Superpower doc.

LaunchBox Communication Strategy

🎯 Team Assignment: Guide students through the LaunchBox Communication Strategy Worksheet as they follow a three-step process to define and effectively communicate their space company's mission. 

Remember, you have a special superpower for this assignment! You have the ability to award up to 100 extra points to each team following the criteria in the Teacher Superpower doc.

LaunchBox Press Release

🎯 Team Assignment: Guide students as they create an exciting, concise press release to announce their RASCube launch.

Remember, you have a special superpower for this assignment! You have the ability to award up to 100 extra points to each team following the criteria in the Teacher Superpower doc.

🎥 Technical Guidelines for Video Submission

As your students enter the final stages of LaunchBox, this document provides essential guidance for Module 8, including video formatting, file naming, and submission deadlines. It also outlines key tips to help you manage project timing, set clear expectations, and prepare student submissions for final judging by the Fleet panel.

🎥Create your video

This is your students' final Mission! They have worked hard, had fun, learned a lot, and brought to life bold Space Companies that could truly change the world. Now it’s time to help them share their journey! Guide your teams in creating a 1–3 minute video showcasing their RASCube-LB, space company and mission, giving them the chance to shine and potentially launch their satellite into the stratosphere! 

Launchbox Certificate

As the LaunchBox program comes to a close, you should extend your warmest congratulations to all students who participated. Here you will find certificates that you can award to all the students who took part in the program