USST Rocketry

The University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team’s Rocketry Division is dedicated to designing, building, and launching high-performance rockets for the annual Launch Canada Challenge.

OUR PROJECTS

Mini Rocket

2022-2023

Our first successful launch of a mini rocket, enabling progress toward a full-scale rocket.

Zenith

2023-2024

Our first full high-powered rocket, used to compete in the 2024 Launch Canada Challenge.

U.P.

2024-2025

Our first rocket to reach near-nominal flight, used to compete in the 2025 Launch Canda Challenge.

OUR SUB-TEAMS

Learn more about the specialized groups that make up our group and the skills you’ll gain in each sub-team.

 

Aerostructure

Responsible for designing and manufacturing the physical structure of the Rocket.

⚙️ Finite Element Analysis 

⚙️ CAD Modelling

⚙️ Simulations

⚙️ Composite Work

💻 RasAero

💻 Inventor

💻 Ansys

💻 FinSim

💻 Excel

Avionics

Responsible for designing and integrating the electrical and computer systems within the rocket to control its flight and monitor its trajectory.

⚙️ Software Development 

⚙️ Radio Communication

⚙️ Printed Circuit Board Design

💻 KiCAD

💻 Platform IO

💻 Arduino IDE

💻 STM32Cube IDE

Outreach

Responsible for overseeing public communications through social media, presentations, and recruitment events. They also manage the team’s website.

⚙️ Communication

⚙️ Fundraising

⚙️ Public Speaking

💻 LinkedIn

💻 Excel

💻 PowerPoint

Propulsion

Responsible for selecting and integrating the motor and engine in the rocket. They are also in charge of creating apogee simulations and determining  stability requirements.

⚙️ CAD Modelling

⚙️ Model Rocket Simulation

⚙️ Materials & Structural Analysis

💻 Open Rocket 

💻 RASAero

💻 Onshape

💻 Inventor

Recovery

Responsible for safely recovering the rocket through parachute selection and deployment systems. Also in charge of simulating potential landing zones.

⚙️ Materials & Structure Analysis 

⚙️ Sewing

💻 Excel

Systems

Responsible for group organization through creating timelines, monitoring other sub-team’s workflow, and compiling reports and documentation for competition.

⚙️ Communication

⚙️ Technical Documentation

⚙️ Organization

💻 Excel

💻 Github

FEATURED SPONSORS

A special thanks to our lead sponsors.