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AIAA National Capital Section Selects Fire Rockets Founder for the Norman Werely STEM Award
AIAA National Capital Section Selects Fire Rockets Founder for the Norman Werely STEM Award
The award is presented by the AIAA NCS to recognize an AIAA NCS Council or AIAA NCS Committee member who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing the goals of the Section for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education.
Robin Houston received this award in recognition of her dedication to providing quality STEM education that inspires our next generation of engineers and scientists as well as her efforts to bring rocketry to students in under-represented communities around the National Capital area.
Fire Rockets, Local Aerospace and Rocketry Program, Partners with Capitol Technology University for Space Education Opportunities
Fire Rockets, Local Aerospace and Rocketry Program, Partners with Capitol Technology University for Space Education Opportunities
Laurel, Maryland [February 3, 2025]—Capitol Technology University and Fire Rockets have signed a memorandum of understanding agreement to promote awareness of STEM disciplines, education, and career opportunities in the aerospace arena. Robin Houston, co-founder and Executive Director of Fire Rockets, visited with Capitol Tech leadership President Bradford L. Sims, Vice President of Cyber Science Outreach and Partnerships Dr. Bill Butler, and Director of Astronautical and Space Engineering Programs Jeff Volosin to discuss the exciting ways in which this partnership could expand space education awareness and opportunities to the broader community. By leveraging shared resources, exchanging knowledge, and fostering collaboration, Capitol Tech and Fire Rockets’ collective expertise will provide our local youth with a strong foundation in this innovative and exciting field.
Fire Rockets Founders Receive the F.R.O.G. Award from the National Association of Rocketry's NARHAMS Section
Fire Rockets Founders Receive the F.R.O.G. Award from the National Association of Rocketry's NARHAMS Section
In recognition of the rocketry program's success in 2024, NARHAMS, the oldest continuously operating section of the NAR, presented Robin and Charis Houston with the F.R.O.G (For Rocketeers Of Greatness) award. It is intended as a formal recognition of individuals whose accomplishments are singular. F.R.O.G. Award Qualification Considerations: Eligible candidates must have performed truly sterling accomplishments that set them above the pack of other outstanding individuals. These accomplishments must qualify as milestones for the club, the Association, or the hobby.
Congratulations to the FIRE Rockets mentees who will represent the United States of America at the World Spacemodeling Championships in Serbia, Summer 2025!
April 2024--Being committed to raising the next generation of aerospace professionals, the FIRE Rocket Challenge was invited to join the Space 4 All Space Champions initiative led by the White House and the US Department of Education. Hundreds of private and public organizations with an aerospace focus are committing to ensuring there is "space" for everyone in the space industry. Visit the Space4All website HERE
National Association of Rocketry
National Association of Rocketry
President's Award
President's Award
Presented to Robin Houston for implementing innovative recruiting strategies to increase youth participation on the USA FAI Junior Space Modeling Team August 2023.
Fire Rockets Students on the International Stage
Fire Rockets Students on the International Stage
July 1-8 2023--FIRE Rocket students bring home gold, silver, and bronze! Five Fire rocketeers were selected to the US Junior Space Modeling Team for the 2023 World Games. Competing against several nations, Camille is the World Reigning Champ in the Streamer Event, Ike is the Women's Silver Medalist in Scale, and Ike, Zuri, and Randall are three of a four-person team winning Bronze in the Scale event. View videos, photo galleries, and team information HERE
Vice President Harris Recognizes Fire Rocket Challenge as a Program to Inspire and Prepare the Space Workforce
Vice President Harris Recognizes Fire Rocket Challenge as a Program to Inspire and Prepare the Space Workforce
September 9, 2022-- Vice President Harris Announces Commitments to Inspire, Prepare, and Employ the Space Workforce. In a collaboration with the National Society of Black Engineers Aerospace Special Interest Group, The FIRE Rocket Challenge was recognized as a pre-college program designed “to ensure that the space workforce reflects the diversity of America." Read the full article here
Take off! Mother-daughter duo launch rocket club for kids
Take off! Mother-daughter duo launch rocket club for kids
May 19, 2022--The Fire Rockets origin story told by the Bowie Sun newspaper. Read the full article here
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