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Every weekday morning CAI brings you coverage of local issues, news, and stories that matter. Join us for Morning Edition from 6 a.m. to 9a.m., with Kathryn Eident.

Falmouth Academy Student Shoots for the Stars at Google Science Fair

Kathryn Eident

Next week, some of the world's smartest student scientists will compete for a $50,000 scholarship in a science fair at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. Falmouth Academy junior and aerospace engineering enthusiast Charlie Fenske will be among them.

The 17-year-old has wowed teachers and scientists alike with a system he designed to stabilize rockets when they are in orbit. Kathryn Eident talked with Fenske to learn more about his award-winning project.