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The Argonia Cup

Purple Skyline at The Argonia Cup 2021

2022 Event Information

  • April 9-10 in Argonia, KS

Competition Details

The Argonia Cup focuses on safe rocket and payload design, with the goal of reaching over 8,000 ft above ground level, and then returning a payload to the predetermined location. This competition is restricted to an L-sized motor, over 4000 times more powerful than a typical model rocket motor. More information about the event can be found on the Argonia Cup website: http://www.argoniacup.com/the-challenge/.

Teams Competing

  • Auburn University
  • Univeristy of Colorado Denver
  • Kansas State University
  • Michigan Technological University
  • Missouri S&T
  • Mizzou
  • NW Oklahoma State University
  • Oklahoma State University
  • Southern Illinois University
  • SW Oklahoma State University
  • University of Tennessee
  • Wichita State University
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison