Canadian student rocketry organization Launch Canada took a big step in 2022 with their inaugural Launch Canada Challenge which let student rocketry clubs compete for a variety of different launch-related challenges. In an interview with SpaceQ, Launch Canada president Adam Trumpour offered some thoughts on last years event, and where they’re planning to take it this year.
Read More »Spirit of Collaboration at Launch Canada Challenge
Groundbreaking firsts rarely go off without some surprises, especially in the space sector. One example was Launch Canada’s very first Launch Canada Challenge.
Read More »Canadian rocketry engineers aim high
Student rocketry is becoming an increasingly important source of engineers for companies looking for innovation. Two of the most important student rocketry events are happening right around this time: the Spaceport America Cup just concluded, and the new Launch Canada Rocket Innovation Challenge is happening in early August as part of the Stardust Festival in Cochrane Ontario. These and other events are are helping to …
Read More »Launch Canada sets dates for first Rocket Innovation Challenge
At the National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Launch Canada and Stardust Technologies announced a new partnership and set the dates for the long awaited first ever major rocket competition in Canada, the Rocket Innovation Challenge.
Read More »Dreams of Canadian satellite launcher form company’s support for Launch Canada
When Launch Canada recently pivoted its competition-based experience for students into figuring out how to fire a rocket engine, Stein Industries division Stein Astronautics was among the companies helping out.
Read More »Rocket engine firing showcases engineering pivot for Launch Canada rocketry competition
Students working with a prominent Canadian launch competition organization tested a liquid fueled rocket engine Oct. 24, amid a major pivot spurred by the pandemic.
Read More »Launch Canada readies for epic 2021 with 20 universities and over 1,000 students in rocket competition
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Read More »Launch Canada lectures series kicks off with Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck
Launch Canada, a not-for-profit started by engineer Adam Trumpour, has started the Launch Canada Lecture Series with their first guest being founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, Peter Beck.
Read More »Podcast: An Update on Launch Canada and the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge
At the recent Montreal Space Symposium SpaceQ had an opportunity to speak with the organizers of Launch Canada and the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge to get update on their respective programs.
Read More »Macfab Will Support the Launch Canada Challenge Rocketry Competition
Macfab, a manufacturer of components and sub-assemblies, has announced it will support the Launch Canada Challenge.
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