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  • Sunday, 08 November 2026

Meet 15-year-old Rodion Zaichikov, the Luxembourg student who won the Ellison Scholars Prize

At just 15 years old, Rodion Zaichikov has made waves in the scientific community with his innovative arc-jet wind tunnel designed for scramjet testing, which earned him the prestigious Ellison Scholars Prize at Germany's European Union Contest for Young Scientists. By creating equipment to mimic extreme flight conditions—typically costly and hard to access—Zaichikov showcases his dedication to pioneering aerospace solutions.

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