We partnered with Sony to develop the online hub, The Rocket Project, in collaboration with 180 LA for this exciting, community-driven campaign that asks the question, “Can a VAIO launch a rocket into space?”

It turns out a Sony VAIO notebook has more processing power than the first rocket to land on the moon. Eight ambitious high school students led by Tom Atchison, founder of the Mavericks Civilian Space Foundation, will use their new VAIO CW and F series laptops to design and build a 25 feet tall, 500-pound rocket that will attempt to reach the stratosphere.

Follow the story with day-to-day coverage, photos, and videos on the rocket’s progress. 41 days until blastoff!