Member Resources
Canadian Association of Rocketry Certification
Students in UBC Rocket have the opportunity to obtain their CAR (Canadian Association of Rocketry) certification, which allows you to purchase your own high power rocket motors and become a rocket hobbyist! Members build their own rockets during the school year and attend launch events in Alberta in February for a chance at CAR certification. This is an excellent way for students to become more involved in the local rocketry community. There are 4 CAR levels to achieve, from a level 1 “beginner” tier to level 4 “flyer of record” tier.
OpenRocket Simulation Software
We use the Openrocket simulation program to model our rockets before we construct them. The software is free to use and has numerous features allowing you to check for stability, simulate flights with different size rocket motors and alter rocket dimensions to achieve your desired flight profile. Students on the team have the opportunity to learn and use this software to build their own CAR rockets in addition to viewing the current COTS rocket the team is building.
UBC Physics & Astronomy [PHAS] Machine Shop Courses
Students on the team can sign up for the PHAS Machine Shop course at a reduced rate, where they can learn proper metal machining skills on lathes and drill presses. Students are then given access to the shop during the semester to work on personal projects provided they strictly follow all machine shop rules and guidelines.
SolidWorks CAD Modelling Exposure
The team runs various CAD workshops for students interested in learning how to model items for 3D printing, laser cutting, and water jetting. The workshops are beginner friendly and allow non-engineering students the opportunity to learn the intricacies of the program. SolidWorks donates a set number of student licenses to the team each year so interested students do not have to pay for the program.
Competition and Professional Development Opportunities
Each summer, UBC Rocket attends various university rocketry competitions to showcase our work. These competitions can be international with students attending from across the world, allowing members to learn about various rocket manufacturing techniques and technical developments. Students also get to network with the sponsors of competitions, which are typically major aerospace and manufacturing companies.
