Rocket Will Be Built by Students of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro with Support from AEB and FUNCATE

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 26/01/2021 at 11:42

Updated on 26/01/2021 at 11:55

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The Science of Brazil’s Space Area Advances with a FUNCATE Call, Alongside AEB – Over R$ 20 Thousand Budgeted for the Construction of the Brazilian Rocket through 50 Students from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro with Support from AEB and FUNCATE – UFRJ

Once again, victory belongs to Brazil, specifically to the students of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ, who won the bid to build a rocket. The project involves the support of over 50 students from the competition team at Polytechnical-UFRJ.

Students from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ Win Bid to Build Rocket

With the name Minerva Rockets, the team from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro has achieved one of the most important steps for their future projects. Support from the Foundation for Space Science, Applications and Technology (FUNCATE), alongside the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB), will make all the difference in this second phase of the rocket construction project.

Investment of 20 Thousand for the Construction of University Rocket

After winning the bid, the university team from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro received a grant of R$ 20 thousand for the construction of a new rocket that aims to reach an average altitude of 3KM, utilizing hybrid propulsion technology with solid fuel and liquid oxidizer.

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About the Team

The Aerospace Research Group “Minerva Rockets” is a student research group founded in 2016 by Engineering students at the Technology Center of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Its goal is to act in an integrated manner with the University in the training of high-level professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators, contributing to the technological development of the country.

To meet these ends, the Team develops engineering projects within the aerospace sector, particularly rockets, satellites, space suits, and the necessary support instruments for this development.

Founded in 2016, the team currently comprises 61 members, including 58 undergraduates and 3 postgraduates, having received contributions from 142 students over the past 4 years, of which 107 are from engineering programs and 35 from other courses at UFRJ.

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