SREC organizes Model Rocketry Workshop

The Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, in association with Rocketeers Research Institute, Bangalore conducted a two-day Model Rocketry Workshop titled  “Rocket Launch Day 2k19” . The event was the first of its kind in Tamil Nadu, where solid motor fuel model rockets are designed and flown by the students. 21 teams from across Tamil Nadu, constituting a total of 107 students registered for the workshop.

Rocketeers Science Institute scientists Divyanshu Poddar and Akash Ekka, with their aim to bring the dream of space closer, took students to the age of rockets, satellites and space travel and built a platform in the country for enthusiasts, students, scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.

Day 1 of the workshop included theoretical and technical know-how to build rockets and having a stable & safe flight.

Day 2 involved the designing of rockets by the student’s teams themselves based on the learning given on first day. A kit containing the raw materials for designing rockets were provided and students came up with various designs. N.R Alamelu, Principal, SREC congratulated the best designed one with prizes and certificates.