First student-built rocket takes-off in Pembroke

First student-built rocket takes-off in Pembroke

A group of jittery engineering students gathered in Pembroke on Monday morning, crossing their fingers in the hope of witnessing their rocket’s first launch.The rocket and launch pad, built by the University of Malta’s rocketry team, were set up at Pembroke’s firing range, near a coastal structure. As a safety precaution, the rocket was angled...

University Of Malta Students Celebrate Successful Rocket Launch In Pembroke

A group of jittery engineering students got to see their hard work take flight on Monday morning, as the University of Malta’s rocketry team successfully launched their rocket at Pembroke’s firing range. The rocket was angled slightly towards the sea for safety, while students and the public watched from a hill near the Institute of Education, sipping coffee and munching on pastizzi as they waited for liftoff. The launch came months after the te…