Model Forum / General / Rockets / July 2005

RockSim Software officially recognized as a Certified Space Educational
Product
July 30, 2005
Web posted at: 4:02 PM EDT

(ROL Newswire) --  The Space Foundation announced it has approved
RockSim, model rocket design and simulation software from Apogee
Components, as a Certified Space Educational Product. This certification
indicates to educators and parents that RockSim can be used to stimulate
and encourage a student's interest in and knowledge about space.

"RockSim is an exciting tool to assist students with conceptualizing
rocket construction and launch capabilities, which can increase their
interest in pursuing further science, technology, engineering, and math
education," said Dr. Patricia Arnold, the Space Foundation's vice
president of education and workforce development.

According to Apogee Components, the software is already in use by more
than 850 schools throughout the United States. It simplifies the rocket
design process by allowing students to stretch-and-pull common shapes
into any size rocket. Based on the shape, weight, and dimensions, the
software then calculates how high and fast the rocket will fly with any
commercially available model rocket engine. It also checks the stability
of the rocket prior to flight so the designed rocket will fly a straight
and safe trajectory path.

Tim Van Milligan, president of Apogee Components, said, "I'm thrilled
RockSim has received this special certification from the Space
Foundation. Our software really sparks an interest in learning science
because kids want to know more about how to make rockets travel higher,
faster, and straighter. They need to know science to do that." The Space
Foundation, in cooperation with NASA, created the Space Certification
Program to promote extraordinary products and services that bring the
benefits of space technology home to Earth and enhance public interest
and awareness in space. For more information about the Space
Certification program, visit www.SpaceConnection.org http://www.SpaceConnection.org .

Source: Stephanie Fibbs, Space Foundation