Ever been confused about what AeroTech RMS reload goes in what case? Rouse-Tech, licensed makers of AeroTech RMS compatible hardware, have created Motor Matrix to help show you what load goes in which case. They are even linked to ThrustCurve.org so you can easily find out the relevant info for the load. Well worth a look, and bookmarking for future reference.

Rouse-Tech Motor Matrix

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Suburban Rocketry are having a sale. 15% off all Semroc kits. Discount will be applied after order received. 5/3/08 to 11/3/08

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Dave 'scoop1261' Couzens of CGN Rocketry has become a dealer for Cosmodrome Rocketry and BSD High Power Rocketry kits. He has a good range in stock and ready to go, and his prices are great.

While you are placing your order, don't forget to congratulate Dave on his successful Tripoli Level 3 certification flight at the Florida Winter Nationals last month. Dave flew a BSD Thor-X to 11683 feet on an AT M1297W, with a successful dual deployment recovery. See the pictures of Dave's build and flights here.

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Hi everyone,

A Christmas present for all!!!

We have been given sufficient approvals to re-start the NSWRA in January. All documentation will be finalised third week of January - just in time for a launch day at the end of the month. I'm guessing the 27th at this stage (to avoid co-inciding with Australia Day). At a minimum all black powder motors will be approved for flight with E to G to follow soon after (depends how the documentation proceeds with CASA in January).

A flyer will be issued to the hobby shops soon to notify any new people of this recommencement.

Things that still need to be done before that date:
-Allocate tasks to individuals. This includes, Launch Control Officers, Range Safety Officers, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, President (if your keen), etc.
-Finalise club's policies and procedures
-Determine membership fees - they will be higher than previous years due to higher insurance premiums
-do some cleaning up at the launch site - the grass is overgrown in some areas and needs to be cut back.

Further notifications will be sent out early next year to commence some of this work.

At this stage I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Regards,
Andrew ·

The Queensland Rocketry Society received a great write up in today's The Courier Mail. The article is online for all to read here.

Picture: Steve Pohlner

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Australia's Project WRESAT (Weapons Research Establishment Satellite) involved the development and launch from Woomera of a small scientific satellite at 2.19 pm on 29 November 1967 (local time), thereby making Australia only the fourth country to launch its own satellite from its own territory after the U.S.S.R., U.S.A. and France. The satellite, with its third stage rocket motor still attached, was placed in a near-polar orbit by a U.S. Redstone rocket.

The satellite re-entered over the Atlantic Ocean west of Ireland at 11:34 GMT on 10 January 1968. It had completed 642 orbits and transmitted scientific data for 73 orbits.

The first stage of the launch vehicle fell in the Simpson Desert of central Australia, while the second stage came down in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Little of the second stage would have survived re-entry. However, the first stage was recovered in April 1990 and returned to Woomera some 600 kilometres south.

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Yes, off topic. These aren't Australian, but they are arguably two of the most significant rocket launches in history.

I'm going to borrow from Ivan Safranov Space Video Archive. Be sure to check the rest of his site out - it has some great content.

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First successful launch of V-2 rocket was conducted on October 3, 1942 year from missile range at Penemunde situated at Uzedom Island in Baltic Sea. The designer of the missile was Wernher von Braun. At that date first man-made rocket reach the Space. (matthew's note - Additional reference)

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On October 4,1957 year at 7:28 pm. The First man made Satellite Sputnik was successfully launched into Space from Turatam missile range at Kazakhstan by Sputnik 8K71PS Space booster (Serial ¹ M1-PS). Sputnik had a shape of the sphere with the diameter of 58 centimeters and weight of 83.6 kilograms. It has 2 radio transmitter with the frequency of 20,005 and 40,002 Mhz. Sputnik was in flight until January 4,1958 year and made 1,440 orbits around the Earth.

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Yesterday, Suburban Rocketry opened it's virtual doors for business. Stop on by and check out their range of low and mid powered kits, building supplies, and accessories. And nope - not an Estes or Quest kit in sight! I've been chatting online with owner Darren "Bones" Bellia for many months, and he's an amazingly nice guy. I'm sure you'll be well looked after, as I was when I placed my order.

Suburban Rocketry - www.suburbanrocketry.com

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Toowoomba Amateur Radio Aero Club launches from the Hodgson Vale field on the New England Highway south of Toowoomba. Next launches are 8th Sept and 10 Nov 2007. We have clearance to 2000 ft AGL and work under Model Aeronautical Association of Australia procedures and insurance. Launches have been set aside as "Public Displays" and all are welcome.
The Space Pilots club in Toowoomba have been launching here since 1969.
Peter Briggs
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With more Aussies getting involved in rocketry, with the result being more people new to composite motors, you might find these documents helpful.

AeroTech RMS (reloadable) motors offer cost savings over SU (single use) motors. The other benefit is RMS motors allow you to use a longer (time) delay element and adjust it to a shorter (time) delay. This lets you simply buy the longest delays with your reloads, and adjust them to suit your needs later. No need to try and figure out what delays you need before you buy motors, let alone build your rockets. Never be stuck for lack of the right delay again. :)

Read the following two documents carefully and in conjunction with each other and make sure you understand the process before getting started.

AeroTech RMS Delay Modification Procedure

Delay Lengths For Certified AeroTech RMS Reload Kits ·