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Welcome to the European Model Rocketry newsroom! We will release rocketry and site headlines frequently. Feel free to submit your model rocket news and press releases to our newsdesk.
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Giant Leap Rocketry Releases Magna-Frame
Giant Leap Rocketry, Inc. has released its Magna-Frame. It is a composite airframe of high strength, grey vulcanized fiber interlaced with phenolic. There is a proprietary coating inside and out that seals out moisture. It is then high-temperature cured to create a high-strength composite structure. Magna-Frame uses a military-grade vulcanized fiber for extreme strength (you'll know because it...[more]
IMR Unveils New Website
The Interessengemeinschaft Modellraketen (IMR), a multi-national model rocketry organization for the German-speaking areas (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), relaunched its website. The site now runs on the same sophisticated Content-Management-Framework like EMR and is managed through Raketenwelt.de, a special model rocketry hoster. The advantages are better handling of website...[more]
NAR Presents First Annual HPR Tech Award at NSL 2010
At the 2010 National Sport Launch held over Memorial Day Weekend in White Sands and Alamogordo, New Mexico, the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) awarded its first annual High Power Rocketry Technology Achievement Award, which went to John Derimiggio (NAR #136) for an altimeter design. This design can be seen at Rocketry Planet (see link below), where it was previewed before its debut...[more]
Third Generation Flight Controller From Black Magic
Black Magic Missile Works has released its third generation Universal Flight Controller with Open System Developer’s Module specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals, small companies and educational institutions that have advanced rocketry programs. The system is fully modular, configurable and programmable, yet is extremely cost effective. It supports flights up to the...[more]
Rocketarium Announces New 24mm Motor Retainers
Rocketarium.com announces new 24mm motor retainers. These are compatible with Aerotech, Cesaroni Pro24, and Estes motors.These quality retainers are precision-machined from aluminum and are anodized. This product is made in the USA. The motor retainers are available for immediate purchase.International orders over $100USD only pay $9.95USD in shipping.[more]
Virtual Model Rocketry PC Game Has Been Released
Independent video game development studio Prowler Studios announced today the release of Virtual Model Rocketry. The game is a model rocketry simulator that allows players to launch rockets in a 3D environment, complete with varying wind conditions, rocket sizes, engine types and difficulty levels. The use of an accurate physics simulation provides realistic trajectories and the forces that...[more]
Heavenly Hobbies Unveils the Resistor 224
Remember the Washigei Reconnaissance Vehicle, that intel-gathering video rocket from the alien Shigei? Things have not been going as smoothly as the alien had expected. Heavenly Hobbies has teamed up with the RESIST! organization to develop the Resistor 224 Planet Defense Weapon for the underground movement. Resistance might not be futile after all! The Resistor 224 is Heavenly Hobbies’...[more]
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented To Mike Dorffler
In recognition of his many years of producing successful designs for the model rocket hobbyist, The National Association of Rocketry recently awarded its first Lifetime Achievement Award for Rocket Design to Mike Dorffler, long time employee of Estes Industries. In making the award, Trip Barber, NAR President, stated:“ I want to recognize and thank you for your extraordinary contributions...[more]
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