The team, participating for the first time ever at EuRoC, proudly placed 8th in the team effort category out of 29 European teams, a milestone showcasing the dedication and talent of the team.
During the event, their fully experimental, student-designed, and student-manufactured motor built entirely from scratch with no off-the-shelf components, exceeded all expectations in its second live test.
Originally predicted to produce 2500 N of thrust, the motor over performed beyond the limits of the team’s testing equipment. This was enough for the motor to break free from the test stand assembled by EuRoC and the UM Rocketry team, however the burn time indicated that the motor performed nominally. The motor was recovered in one piece and assessed to have no damage beyond the expected wear and tear, validating Malta’s first ever rocket propulsion system.
This achievement marks a huge step forward for UM Rocketry’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities, setting the stage for the teams next phase of high-performance propulsion development. The association is just over two years old, and has made remarkable
progress despite its young age and the limited resources and funding available to them.
A huge thank you to their title sponsors: GO, Xjenza, and Headstart for their invaluable support in making this possible. Additionally, the Armed Forces of Malta, the St. Nicholas Fireworks Factory and the Civil Protection Department were instrumental in the testing prior to the
competition. They’d also like to thank the teams who supported them during EuRoC for their collaboration and encouragement, the help and advice were instrumental to get them there.
This is just the beginning. Stay tuned; more rockets yet to come!
