This article contains contestant information and episode summaries from Season 2 of the Estonian competitive science television series Rakett69. Season 1 aired starting on January 14, 2012 and concluded on April 21, 2012.
The show was divided into 16 episodes, each about 27 minutes long. Parallel to the TV show, an internet show also aired on The official homepage[1]
The 15 contestants, who got through the talent show, were initially divided into the Green team, the Orange team and the Blue team.
| Contestant | School | Initial team |
|---|---|---|
| Aleksander Vdovets | Maardu Gümnaasium, Grade 10 | Orange |
| Riinu Ansper | Tartu University, Chemistry, 1st year | Orange |
| Andreas Ragen Ayal | Tartu University, Physics, 1st year | Blue |
| Kristjan Kalve | Hugo Treffner Gymnasium, Grade 10 | Blue |
| Siim Kurvits | Hugo Treffner Gymnasium, Grade 10 | Green |
| Erki Lomp | Miina Härma Gymnasium, Grade 11 | Blue |
| Ann Leen Mahhov | Tallinna Reaalkool, Grade 10 | Green |
| Ove Liis Mahhov | Tallinna Reaalkool, Grade 12 | Orange |
| Mats Mikkor | Viljandi Carl Robert Jakobsoni-nimeline gümnaasium, Grade 12 | Orange |
| Madis Ollikainen | Tartu University, Physics, 1st year | Blue |
| Reet Rosar | Tapa Gümnaasium, Grade 12 | Green |
| Taavi Simson | Tallinn University of Technology, Material Technology, 3rd year | Blue |
| Simo Jarek Zaranen | Taru Kivilinna Gümnaasium, Grade 12 | Green |
| Timothy Henry Charles Tamm | Gustav Adolf Grammar School, Grade 10 | Green |
| Kristiina Tüür | Tartu University,Biology, 3rd year | Orange |
Each episode consisted of three challenges, one contestant had to leave each episode.
The first challenge was to measure the distance of a hammer without stepping away from the table.
The second challenge was to light a candle using the various given materials.
The third challenge was to purify a cup of contaminated water.