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Girl Scouts across the U.S. worked to secure another national win in the annual Reach for the Stars ~ Rocket Competition. The Competition promotes STEM education and the memory of life-long Girl Scout and first Teacher-in-Space, Christa McAuliffe.

A Boy Scout, Girl Scout and High School student have won the national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest. They will celebrate their win by receiving their trophies from author Homer Hickam (Rocket Boys / October Sky)

A Boy Scout, Girl Scout and High School student have won the national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest. They need financial assistance to get to the October Sky Festival and celebrate the win with their families.

Two girls win top honors in national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest. Awards Celebration to be held at the October Sky Festival in Coalwood, West Virginia.

Historic West Virginia Town Gears Up for the “October Sky Festival” Featuring Hometown Hero Homer Hickam, NASA Shuttle Astronaut Tom Jones October 4, 2008