Our participation in the Second National Rocketry Competition

Logistical Support at the  event

At VOLTA Rocketry, we are very proud to have provided logistical support for such an important event organized by the Corporación Alas. This event became a meeting point for the passion of rocketry and aerospace technology, promoting both Colombian and international talent. Our team took on the role of Safety Officer, ensuring a safe environment for attendees and the proper development of the launches. We thank the Corporación Alas for creating spaces that foster innovation and growth in the aerospace sector in Colombia. Together, we continue to elevate our country to new heights.

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Team Sirius Shines at the Second National Rocketry Contest

In an effort to continue fostering the training of new generations of professionals in Colombia, the Sirius Team, made up of members from VOLTA’s training group, participated in category 3 "Universitarios" of the Second National Rocketry Contest. Our young talents had the invaluable experience of designing, building, launching, and competing with a high-performance rocket against national and international universities.

The challenge was to reach a precise altitude of 400 meters and deploy a CanSat with a specific scientific mission. The Sirius Team shone with their outstanding performance, securing second place in the overall competition, only surpassed by a Mexican university, which positioned them as the best Colombian team in the contest. In addition, they earned third place in the CanSat category and received the "Best Engineering Design" award, a recognition of their ingenuity and technical ability.

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The Sirius Rocket: Innovation and Precision in Design

The Sirius Team designed a rocket with exceptional characteristics to achieve success in the competition. Below are the key specifications of the rocket:

• Dimensions: Weight: 796 g | Diameter: 7.2 cm | Length: 82.1 cm

• Motor: G80-7T

• Thrust-to-weight ratio: 7.22

• Speed: 101 m/s

• Maximum acceleration: 82.8 m/s²

• Flight time: 78.6 s

• Recovery system: [Description of parachute type and deployment mechanism]

• Materials:

  • Nose cone: ASA

  • Fuselage: Fiberglass

  • Fins: Triplex with fiberglass coating

  • Motor mount: ASA

  • Centering rings: MDF

  • CanSat piston: MDF

 

The Sirius CanSat: Technology and Science for Research

The Sirius Rocket carried a CanSat with the following configuration:

• Dimensions and weight: Height: 120 mm | Diameter: 66 mm | Weight: 290 g

• Sensors:

  • IMU

  • BMP 280 Sensor

  • DHT 11 Sensor

  • ESP 32 Cam

  • Gas sensor

  • GPS Neo 6M

  • ESP 32

• Communication system: LoRa, Micro SD

• Scientific mission: Atmospheric data collection (temperature, pressure, humidity, gases) during flight, data storage, and crop analysis via photogrammetry.

• Manufacturing: PLA casing and covers, steel support shafts.

 

The participation of the Sirius Team in the Second National Rocketry Contest was not only an enriching experience for our young talents but also reaffirms VOLTA Rocketry’s commitment to the training of future aerospace engineers in Colombia. 

 

This is another step in building a future full of achievements and advances in the aerospace field!