Pilot the past. Engineer the future. Zukunftsmacher

At TerraNova Engineering Lab, our mission is to ignite the next generation of innovators. We bridge the gap between theory and application, using hands-on projects and advanced flight simulation to transform complex principles of physics and aerospace into tangible, exciting challenges. We empower students to build, fail, and solve their way to success, fostering the curiosity and resilience of future engineers and explorers."

About Us

TerraNova Engineering Lab is a hands-on STEM initiative that transforms abstract scientific principles into immersive, project-based experiences for teens. Founded and led by an educator, curriculum designer, and advocate for experiential learning—TerraNova bridges Earth science, physics, and engineering with creativity, curiosity, and flight.

🚀 Our Flagship Program: From Earth to Orbit

This 4-week journey challenges students to engineer solutions across four domains:

  • Lift & Atmosphere: Gliders and balloon rockets

  • Energy & Earth Forces: Earthquake-resistant towers

  • Water & Propulsion: Hydraulic arms and water rockets

  • Gravity & Orbit: Marble roller coasters and orbital simulators An optional fifth week explores the origin of life, inspired by emerging Astro biological research 

  • Optional Track: Abiogenesis, due to new findings that life could not have started on hydro vents

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