INSAerospace: launch of 3 mini rockets!
INSAerospace is the aerospace association of INSA Hauts-de-France. It currently brings together 21 students from a variety of courses, united by a shared passion for engineering and space exploration. Their objective? To design, build and launch mini rockets, independently, mobilizing a variety of technical skills.
Students develop practical skills in a number of areas: 3D modeling, propulsion, on-board electronics, project management, programming and technical documentation. The association is based on mutual support, experimentation and teamwork. Everyone learns at their own pace, and contributes according to their skills and interests. Members meet every Thursday afternoon, in a dynamic atmosphere, to advance their projects together.
The launch of 3 mini rockets
This year, the association took on a major challenge: the launch of three mini rockets, Ruby-1, Ruby-2 and Ruby-3. Each rocket was designed from A to Z by the members, including a mechanical part and an electronic part. These launches enabled them to put their skills into practice and experience a collective technical adventure.
📸 For a glimpse in pictures view our real Instagram about it, by clicking here!!
Their goal for 2026: the Saphir rocket
The team is now embarking on an even more ambitious project: the launch of the Saphir rocket.
The launch is scheduled for Tarbes.
This launch is scheduled for 2026 in Tarbes, during C'Space, a national event organized by CNES and Planète Sciences. Every year, this event brings together student teams from all over France to work on space projects. For INSAerospace, it's an opportunity to test more complex systems and showcase their work.
Want to join the adventure?
The INSAerospace association is open to everyone, regardless of technical level or background.
No prerequisites: only motivation counts!
Whether you want to learn, discover the field or take part in an exciting, hands-on project, there's a place for everyone in the association.
👉 To follow the projects, discover what's going on behind the scenes or join the team:
📲 Instagram: @insaerospace
🌐 Website: insaerospace.com