Rules
To ensure that the race is as fair as possible, all rockets must be made from the Official BSA Space Derby Rocket Kit (this includes the rubber bands, propeller, front bushings, body, hanger, wire shaft and dowel). Here are some additional rocket construction details to be aware of:
Note: All illegal rockets must be disqualified prior to racing. Please don’t cause disappointment and embarrassment to your Scout and insist that it be raced.
To ensure that the race is as fair as possible, all rockets must be made from the Official BSA Space Derby Rocket Kit (this includes the rubber bands, propeller, front bushings, body, hanger, wire shaft and dowel). Here are some additional rocket construction details to be aware of:
Note: All illegal rockets must be disqualified prior to racing. Please don’t cause disappointment and embarrassment to your Scout and insist that it be raced.
- The nose cone (propeller assembly) must not be glued in place on the nose of the rocket. A notch or groove should be formed in the tail of the rocket to seat the band holding dowel. The band holding dowel must not be glued in place. (These rules allow band replacement in case of breaks)
- The rocket body may be no longer than 7 inches, not including the propeller and fins. The width must be a maximum 2.75 inches.
- The hanging device supplied in the kit must be used and securely glued in place.
- The rockets will be powered by three (3) rubber bands as the motor (this leaves one additional rubber bands from your kit as back ups in case of breakage during a race).
- There are no restrictions on the weight or design of the rocket. Rockets may be detailed in any way as long as it does not exceed length restrictions, is flight worthy, structurally sound and does not interfere with another rocket during the race.
- Scout may use graphite powder between the propeller and the bushing if desired.
- No auxiliary starting devices are allowed.
- No loose weights or material allowed.
- The hanger will be securely attached with the rounded end forward not protruding in the rubber band chamber. It should be mounted about in the center inch but balance is important in locating the right spot.
- Once the rocket is submitted for entry, no further adjustments can be made except in the case of mechanical failure.
