Launch4Change is a student-led STEM initiative designed to mentor and inspire young students
Launch 4 Change is an outreach and innovation programme funded by the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA). This initiative enables university rocketry teams to serve as mentors and scientific contributors, collaborating with secondary school pupils to foster a passion for STEM while independently developing climate-focused payloads with genuine research potential.
At its core, the programme aims to broaden participation by enhancing diversity among the next generation of scientists, engineers, and climate leaders.
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2025/26 Programme Impact
uK School pupils Engaged 25/26
UK University rocketry teams involved
Scientific payloads launched
Over 460 students from 48 schools nationwide have participated in Launch 4 Change activities, building and flying their own rockets as part of the Uk Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) while developing an understanding of climate science
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university teams are preparing to launch 10 student-built scientific payloads, collecting real data for climate and atmospheric research
uK Secondary students Engaged
Over X students from X schools nationwide have participated in Launch4Change activities, building and flying their own rockets while also …
UK rocketry teams involved
X UK university rocketry teams are involved, bringing together undergraduates and postgraduates from across the country
Scientific payloads launched
 X university teams have launched X student-built scientific payloads, gathering real data for climate and atmospheric research.
Participating Universities and secondary schools
Participating Universities and secondary schools
Bellahouston Academy team win Scottish regional final
Congratulations to the ‘Normal Rocket’ team, who placed first At the scottish Regional Final on the 25 march
24/25 Pilot Year climate payloads launched
Pictured: Durham University Spaceflight launching their climate payload, ATMOS, during the 2024/25 pilot year.
UKROC 2025
125 students were mentored by 19 university mentors during the Launch 4 Change 2024/25 pilot year, culminating in multiple successful rocket launches.