Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation to visit Joinville on Saturday

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Paulo Alvim, was participating on Saturday morning, the 15th, in the Entrepreneurship, Development and Innovation (Jedi) trip, which is taking place at the Agora Technology Park, in Joinville. During the afternoon, stop by Garten Shopping for a visit.

In the mall, learn about the creative workshops developed in partnership with Univille and held for children, and also get to check out the small rocket workshop run by the competition team at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). ), the Cosmos rocket. The workshop teaches adults and children from 4 years of age how to assemble and launch rockets safely.

This weekend, 15 and 16, the foundation that supports innovation and provides space for projects that think about society, is presenting activities in partnership with educational institutions. A way to stimulate development, creativity and create experiences for youngsters.

During the visit, the Minister spoke with members of the Cosmos Rocketry team and learned about the Cosmos Launch Vehicle (VLK) rocket on display at the Garten Shopping Centre.

Made entirely in-house and by undergraduate students, the VLK flew up to three kilometers in the United States in June of this year during the world’s largest experimental rocket competition – the Spaceport America Cup, where Kosmos was the only South American team To attend the event and receive the “Team Spirit” award.