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Haskell Students Build Wooden Rocket for Competition


Haskell instructor Lucas Miller (far right) and his students holding a rocket from a previous competition. (Photo by J. Schafer)
We've all heard the expression: "It's not rocket science." But for a group of students at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence... that's exactly what it is. As KPR's J. Schafer reports, the students are now on their way to a major rocket competition in Wisconsin -- and they're armed with an unusual entry.

 

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3... 2... 1... Lift-off!  Haskell Students to Launch Wooden Rocket

Six students at Haskell Indian Nations University have constructed a rocket they hope will take flight this weekend at a major rocket competition in Wisconsin. KPR's J. Schafer has more.

 

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