General News
19 May, 2024
Rockets in skies around Serpentine
ROCKETS are back flying around Serpentine. Members of the Victorian Rocketry Association have been at their Loddon launch field on the outskirts of the town for the start of this year’s series. The solid-fuel charged rockets were launched last...
ROCKETS are back flying around Serpentine.
Members of the Victorian Rocketry Association have been at their Loddon launch field on the outskirts of the town for the start of this year’s series.
The solid-fuel charged rockets were launched last week by hobby enthusiasts and university teams.
Isaac Sims said latest rocket designs by university students were tested ahead of the Spaceport America event in New Mexico in June.
University teams, among more than 130 competitors, came from ANU, Adelaide, RMIT, Melbourne and Monash.
“We need a fair bit of land and air space clearance and the Serpentine site, that we have been using for many years, provides that,” said Isaac.
“We are a chapter of the global Tripoli Rocketry Association. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and interests but are united by their interest in building and launching rockets.”
He said 92 flights took place over the two days, with the low-power pads getting a solid workout.
“The two-day launch is the biggest event on our annual schedule.”
The association says support for its Serpentine events had grown in recent years with more infrastructure now being put on the site. Rocketeers will be back in action at Serpentine next weekend.