National Launch Day brings rocket enthusiasts together from all over the country to fly their latest creations. The event is run in February, weather permitting for a small entry fee to recover costs. This year the event will run between mid-day and 4pm on Sunday 7th February. The site is one hour 15 minutes from Auckland. Kids and adults can build and fly a 'have a go rocket' on the day. Event details and pre-purchased tickets available here. Eventfinder
Welcome to the New Zealand Rocketry Association
NZRA members have one thing in common. They love rocket launches !
With the advent of Rocket Lab launching satellites into space from New Zealand we have seen a surge of interest from Kiwis keen to learn more about rocketry and educators wanting to inspire a new generation of students into maths, science and engineering.
What ever your interest in rocketry we are keen to help you in your journey.
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UC Aerospace - Student Rocket Science takes off in Christchurch
University of Canterbury group UC Aerospace is the place to be right now if you are a budding rocket scientist. Their founding members including NZRA member Jack Davies are running a high energy organisation that has helped 14 teams build level 1 1/4 Patriot rockets and launch them with 100% success rate. UC Aerospace students are also building level 2 and level 3 scratch built rockets with custom rocket electronics and composites. UC Aerospace successfully launched a two stage sounding rocket and came second in the Australian AURC air brake target altitude competition. Checkout their Facebook page and website
https://www.facebook.com/UCAerospace
Build the same level 1 rocket using the 'quick build' method here. Quick Build 1/4 Patriot
Full Size Nike Smoke Flown National Launch day February 2020
A team of dedicated NZRA members spent months constructed New Zealand's largest amateur rocket and flew it successfully on National Launch Day 2020. For 2021 the goal is to fly higher and faster !
Latest Video January 2020
NZRA Member Stuart Lloyd has done a brilliant job capturing rockets in flight with his drone at the January Members Launch.
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I wonder how we ignite creativity in young Kiwis?
The Wonder Project is Engineering New Zealand’s free programme for schools, designed to get young Kiwis excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
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