Borealis - Launch Canada 2024

Waterloo Rocketry proudly announces a historic milestone in Canadian aerospace with the successful launch of ‘Borealis’, the first-ever Canadian liquid bi-propellant rocket. The launch occurred on August 20, 2024, during the third annual Launch Canada event held just outside Timmins, ON.
The ‘Borealis’ rocket, powered by a bi-propellant mixture of ethanol and nitrous oxide, reached an altitude of 5,855 metres (19,212 feet) and achieved a top speed of 1646 km/h before falling back to the ground under its own parachute. Designed entirely by students, building on years of team history, this rocket showcases the culmination of the advanced engineering capabilities developed by the team throughout its past 13 years.
This accomplishment positions the University of Waterloo as a leading institution in Canadian student rocketry, joining a select group of universities globally that have successfully launched liquid engine rockets. In years to come, the team plans to continue building bigger and better liquid bi-propellant rockets, with sights set for higher altitudes, more complex payloads, and continued learning to further propel Canada into the global aerospace arena.
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[@WarttHog]

HECK YEAH!!! I'm not sure I've ever been more proud of my school. Great work team!! Can't wait to see what comes next!

[@rocketfuel8037]

Just as I was leaving the site I could hear a launch, and from the rumble of the post purge I could tell it was a liquid rocket which meant only one thing- you guys did it!

[@DEL-rx5bj]

Fantastic job people, especially for being the first EVER in Canada for an amateur liquid rocket launch, EVER! Placing 1st also in your category. What an achievement, also beating out some top companies 😊. You all are truly the young Top Guns. Waterloo, what ever your doing, keep it up. Impressive record 👍🏽 EK.

[@richardding1322]

This is sooooo cool, congrats team!

[@aaronleszkowiat1482]

Massive W

[@WarttHog]

Oh U... 😊

[@armaansengupta]

Awesome work to everyone! We did it guys!!!

[@bueb8674]

That thing had some get up and go(also sounded cool as hell)

[@WarttHog]

It sounded like a bomb!

[@bararulive]

Mad!

[@kenw5104]

5km not bad for a tiny rocket.