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Cielo nocturno
Cielo nocturno

Rockets

Each one is different, but all unite the same feeling

Cacique Candela

Weighing 11kg (24.3 lb), it was designed to reach almost 2km (6570 ft) in altitude at a speed of 650 km/h (593 ft/s). Constructed from lightweight materials, it is equipped with a video camera and a parachute as its recovery system. Its K500 motor uses a "candy"-type solid propellant.

Genesis

Designed for participating in the 6th edition of the Latin American Space Challenge, it uses an N4393 solid propellant "candy" motor. Within the Legacy mission, joint project with ConeXalab, Genesis will set a historical precedent for the country, aiming to be the first rocket of this category launched in Colombia.

Space invaders

Developed by freshman students from the Volta formative group as their first approach to rocketry. It reached and apogee of 640m (2100 ft). A commercial motor was implemented, including the ejection charge for parachute deployment.

Asteria

Having an extra scientific mission of seed deployment, this rocket developed by freshman students of the groups reached an apogee of 800m (2620 ft). A commercial motor was implemented, including the ejection charge for parachute and seeds deployment.

Nawi

A piston-like recovery system developed by the team and activated by electronic means was implemented on this rocket to deploy the parachute for recovery. Its apogee was 570m (1870 ft). The ejection system functioning was successful and the rocket was recovered successfully. It was developed by sophomore and junior students.

Cronos

Developed as part of the Volta formative group final project. This rocket implemented an all-electronic activated recovery system, having a mechanical system as main and ejection charge as backup. Its apogee was 650m (2130 ft). The rocket was recovered with minimal damage. It was developed by sophomore students.

Prometheus

Built from composite materials its apogee was 665m (2180 ft). Developed by freshman students from the Volta formative group as their first approach to rocketry. A commercial motor was implemented, including the ejection charge for parachute deployment.

DELTA ONE - V1

Its launch was done on august 2023. The mission of testing the payload for the the 5th LASC was done using this rocket. Delta One V1 reached an apogee of 700m (2300 ft). Both rocket and payload were successfully recovered after launch.

DELTA ONE - Final - LASC 2023

Designed for an apogee of 1000m (3280ft), this rocket participated in the 5th edition of the international Competition Latin American Space Challenge in Tatuí, Brazil. Capable of carrying a Cansat-type payload, it secured 14th place. Delta One operates with an I240 candy motor and reaches speeds of 526 km/h (480 ft/s)

Eclipse

Implementing a commercial motor, it carried a cansat at an altitude of 570 m (1870 ft), deploying it at apogee. Composite materials were used for its manufacture and the rocket was successfully recovered after launch.

Quimera

With a cansat as part of its structure (nosecone), its mission was meant to emulate a mission for the implementation of a thermal shield, deploying the cansat at the apogee. It reached an altitude of 525 m (1723 ft). Composite materials were used on its manufacture.

Kaus

Being part of class project, along with Perseo and Eclipse rockets, it set a precedent for starting rocketry investigation, designing and manufacturing. It had a rover-cansat as a payload and reached an apogee of 670 m (2198 ft)

Gulungo

Implementing one camera its main objective is to capture videos and images both during ascent and descent. Approximately 500 m (1640 ft) was its apogee. The rocket was recovered successfully as well as the videos taken.

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