Today we received an email from Dr. Robert Winglee, Chair of the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington and the Director of the Washington Space Grant Consortium with an offer of support for our Space Center activities. Hopfully a converstation will ensue this week and we’ll be able to outline potential support areas. On […]
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Connection with Washington Space Grant Consortium!
Posted: 4th January 2010 by gbrandt in Hot RocketsComments Off on Connection with Washington Space Grant Consortium!
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Ariel was ordered from Commonwealth Rockety, in Detroit, Michigan. We hope to see it within a week or two!
Rocket Chosen for First Nations Launch
Posted: 28th December 2009 by gbrandt in First Nations Launch, Hot RocketsComments Off on Rocket Chosen for First Nations Launch
After much searching and reading, the Public Missiles Ltd. (PML) Ariel rocket has been chosen. Here are the specifications: Dia.: 3.0″ Height: 58″ Weight: 51 oz. MMT: 54/38/29mm Kwik-Switch motor mount http://www.redarrowhobbies.com/kits/Public_Missiles_model_rockets/ariel.htm It takes G through I motors, which means we can launch it with the G motors without having to be certified by the […]
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NWIC-SC has been invited to participate in the First Nations Launch, http://www.uwgb.edu/wsgc/fnl/index.html. We are a bit behind; however, I am certain that the energy and enthusiasm of our chief rocket scientist, Bob Skaggs, will allow us to catch up and excel! The faculty advisor for the AISES Club is keen to collaborate with some of our […]