History

The Western Engineering Rocketry Team was founded in 2016 as an engineering club at Western University, London, Ontario. It has since grown to include 30+ students from diverse academic programs.

Timeline

• 2016: WE Rocketry founded, marking the beginning of its journey in rocketry and engineering.
• 2016–2022: Initial formation and early development, culminating in the successful Prometheus launch at the Spaceport America Cup (SAC) 2022.
• 2022: Competes in SAC, achieving a top speed of Mach 0.927 and an altitude of 12,700 ft, ranking 41st out of 93 teams.
• 2022–2023: Team expands and undergoes restructuring. The Sapphire launch was attempted during SAC 2023, marking a phase of experimentation and growth.
• 2023–2024: Focus shifts to long-term project planning and groundwork. Successful Hyperion launch planned for SAC 2024.

Achievements

• Prometheus (2022): WE Rocketry’s first major project to achieve competitive success at the SAC.
• Sapphire (2023): Attempted launch showcasing the team’s growing technical expertise.
• Hyperion (2024): Set to define the team’s next milestone with innovative engineering designs.

WE Rocketry continues to innovate, inspiring future engineers and driving progress in rocketry.