Queen's Rocket Engineering Team

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Welcome to the new school year! QRET is back in action after a successful summer where we attended TWO competitions for the first time ever, and successfully launched and recovered Now For Plan A, flying it to 25,500 ft and Mach 1.5. And we want YOU to join us!

Our application form is now live and will be open until 16 September at 23:59. The link can be found here: https://forms.gle/TN9XzDzE4wRR3biR6

If you submit an application, you will be added to our slack and you will be able to attend our Build and Fly day on 18 Sept where you can build and launch your own small kit rocket! More details will be announced about this event later.

All years and disciplines are welcome and we even accept non-engineering students if you are interested!

Join us today at 4pm, where Timo is going to give an overview on the basics of model rocketry and kit rocket components. The link is here: https://queensu.zoom.us/j/95774374869?pwd=OVAyc0xkU0hHL0duS2k1UUpWMzJGZz09

The first three images were from a propulsion subteam test in 2019. The last image was taken this year during the spring season before lockdown. We are currently developing a larger hybrid motor for testing. We are looking to launch QRETs first SRAD motor by 2022.

The pitot tube is an instrument in the nose cone of the rocket that measures its airspeed. A working pitot tube is a project that combines , design, and fluid mechanics.

Join this afternoon's rocket 101 presentation where Ally is going to talk about how QRET is going to make sounding rockets. The tube shown is made of fiberglass with cured epoxy resin. Join Zoom Meeting
https://queensu.zoom.us/j/95755431945?pwd=dFhmenJVVERPNExEQW9oVVFkSGNGZz09

Subteam Updates:
The current payload project is using charge-coupled devices (CCDs) to detect dark matter in the atmosphere near space. CCDs are essential camera sensors that will hopefully detect the weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) under very cold conditions. The result will better define the restrictions present in the search for dark matter.
The second slide shows three main parts that will keep the CCD's safe and cold. The top left image is the lid to enclose the container. The right image shows a cylinder that will contain the CCD. The top will be closed by the lid and there's a hole on the side is for the cables that connect to the CCD to outside circuits. The bottom left image shows a force analysis of the bulkhead that will keep the payload fixed inside the rocket.

Hello guys. We are entering a rocket-based video game competition next month using Kerbal Space Program. We get to build cool rockets and compete with each other. The game will be provided during the competition. Register here: https://seds.ca/events/ksp/

If you are interested in designing experimental components and rockets, you can join tonight's Launch Canada Subteam Meeting at 8:30 pm. Link to the meeting: https://queensu.zoom.us/j/99075921059?pwd=RHFPTEo4cG9VSElya00zcXh6WEVoZz09

Join us at the general meeting on September 13th at 4 pm. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/2521514569

Join QRET as a general member! Work with students from all over Queen’s to build a sick supersonic rocket.

QRET is excited to announce a partnership with Cesaroni Technologies Incorporated. This Toronto based company is providing products, facilities, and expertise to our rocket team. We are extremely thankful to Cesaroni for this opportunity and are excited to work with them in the future!

Looks like Spaceport America posted our launch video just in time for our hiring info sessions.
6:30 Thursday 12th in Stirling aud A
4:00 Sunday 15th in Stirling aud A
Come check us out and help make a supersonic rocket!