The 2nd Lenghu
Rocket Launching Challenge

The 2nd Lenghu Rocket Launching Challenge and U18 Global Youth Rocket Launching Challenge will be held in

Lenghu (Cold Lake), Qinghai Province, China, from July 22 to 28, 2025.

As part of GFSSM, this challenge is primarily designed for primary and junior high school students.

Greetings on board！
Campsite: LENGHU
LENGHU (Cold Lake), known as the most Mars-like place on Earth, which is home to the largest astronomical observation base in Asia and a world-class astronomical research center. It is also China's first commercial rocket recovery base.

On August 10, 2019, Lenghu achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching and recovering a rocket at the kilometer level.
Timetable for the 2025 Event
Registration will close on June 10, 2025.
February 17, 2025
February 17, 2025
Registration Opens
June 10, 2025
June 10, 2025
Registration Closes
June 15 -July 15, 2025
June 15 -July 15, 2025
School Team Assembly + Online Training
Rocket Knowledge
  • Rocket Engineer “Cloud Classroom”
  • In preparation for “Landing on Mars”
Mars Survival Skills
  • Water resource management, Self-navigation
  • Self-replenishment
  • Survival skills in simulated Mars landing environment
Rocket Engineer's Challenge
  • Learn the mechanical engineering skills needed to build rockets
  • Try rocket design and 3D modeling
July 22 -July 28, 2025
July 22 -July 28, 2025
On-site Event: The 2nd Lenghu Rocket Launching Challenge
Lenghu (Cold Lake), Qinghai Province, China
Eligibility for Participants
How to Participate as a Student
  • Basic Requirements
    • Targeted at primary and junior high school students.
    • Individuals must possess a strong curiosity and enthusiasm for the cosmos, interstellar exploration, and the progression of human scientific endeavors.
    • Required to have solid logical thinking skills, coordination abilities, teamwork spirit, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Academic Knowledge
    • A foundational understanding of STEM fields is essential to effectively engage with the program curriculum.
    • Proficiency in physics, engineering, mechanics, aerospace, materials science, and other related disciplines will facilitate greater innovation and creative achievement.
  • Language Proficiency
    • The primary language of the event is Chinese.
    • Participants are allowed to present their projects and defend their technical approaches bilingually if needed.
Formal Team Selection Criteria
How to Participate as a Student
  • 1
    Organization: School-based team participation
    • Participants must be currently enrolled students at their respective schools
    • Registration must be through official school channels
  • 2
    Team Requirements
    • Minimum 5 members per team
    • Maximum 10 participants per school
    • Teams may include official participants and subject teachers/school leaders
  • 3
    Categories: Separate divisions for primary school and Junior high school groups
  • 4
    A registration fee will be applied
    • The registration fee encompasses comprehensive event coverage, including transportation, accommodation, meals, educational courses, rocket design-to-launch process, expert guidance, equipment use, insurance, materials, and media services.
The Sirius Program
An elite individual-focused initiative within the Lenghu Rocket Launching Challenge 2025 designed to identify and nurture exceptional aerospace talent on a global scale.

While the Formal Team Selection creates a structured environment for educational institutions to develop aerospace talent collaboratively, the Sirius Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for exceptional individuals to pursue aerospace innovation independently.

Both pathways contribute to the advancement of aerospace technology while catering to different approaches to innovation and development.
The Sirius Program features
  • -1-
    Global Talent Search
    • Welcoming exceptional aerospace innovators worldwide
    • Focus on identifying outstanding talent globally
  • -2-
    Elite Individual Selection
    • Selection of 3 exceptional rocketeers
    • Focus on individual excellence and innovation
  • -3-
    Independent Challenge Structure
    • Individual-focused competition format
    • Personal responsibility for challenge completion
  • -4-
    Global Recognition
    • Dedicated placement on LENGHU Rocket Launching Challenge
    • International visibility for achievements
  • -5-
    Sponsorship
    • Aerospace enterprises to provide sponsorship throughout the competition
Photo Gallery
Accommodation -Space Capsule
Accommodation -Camping
Indoor Environment
Rocket Launch Site
Professional Equipments
Professional Equipments
Food & Beverage-On The Landing Day
Food & Beverage
24-Hour Extreme Challenge
24-Hour Extreme Challenge
24-Hour Extreme Challenge
Technical Defense
Technical Defense
The Rocket Launching Challenge
The Rocket Launching Challenge
Stargazing

Schools interested in participating,

please contact us via email for detailed information:

info.gfssm@gmail.com
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