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Shanghai Rocketboy | Woody Wu | TEDxYouth@YCYWShanghai
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 15:25
Rocketry Passion & Inspiration - The individual's passion for rocketry was sparked by the movie "October Sky," which tells the story of teenagers pursuing their dreams of building rockets [3][4] - The individual's interest in space and rockets began at the age of four, watching a live stream of China's Shenzhou 10 launch [5] Rocket Design & Development - The individual emphasizes the importance of design in rocketry, including 3D modeling skills [7] - Regulations impact rocket development, particularly regarding fuel exploration in China, leading to a focus on modeling workarounds [8] - 3D printing is considered a crucial technology, enabling the transformation of mental designs into tangible rockets [9] - The individual has designed several rocket families, including ARZUS (for launches between 200 to 500 meters), Athena (for transonic and subsonic flights), IBM LB (launch range of 5 to 10 meters), and the Transic family (aiming for speeds up to 200 mph and launch ranges of 200 to 500 meters) [9][10] Learning & Experimentation - The individual highlights the value of hands-on experience in science, emphasizing that theory alone is insufficient [11] - The individual encourages taking action towards dreams and supporting others in pursuing theirs [12]