COLORADO SPRINGS — Students at Centennial Elementary School in Harrison School District 2 are preparing to launch their very own rockets.
The district says the inaugural 'Rocket Day' event will allow 800 fifth grade students to build and launch their very own rockets. Launch day is scheduled for Friday.
School officials say this is all done to inspire students to learn more about space and pursue careers in related fields.
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One dead following crash on the north east side of Colorado Springs Tuesday
One person is dead following a crash on the north east side of the city, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
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