SALTIRE-1
Saltire-1 was the first rocket launched by GU Rocketry. Based on an off-the-shelf Bullpup airframe, and using a solid rocket motor, Saltire-1 achieved an altitude of 5087ft.
The rocket's development was a key stepping stone towards more ambitious projects, allowing the team to test every aspect of our methodology, from design and analysis, to launch and recovery.
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Saltire-1 featured a student-designed and manufactured avionics bay, ultimately paving the way for GUR's modern avionics systems. The success of Saltire-1 allowed us to greatly expand our ambitions for its successor, Saltire-2, and our projects since.
Outreach
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GUR's outreach program was developed with Saltire-1, inspiring interest from students in schools across Scotland. The concept for the rocket's mission patch was created by a pupil from Hillhead High School, during our Space Day outreach event.
HEIGHT 1.98m / 6'6"
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DIAMETER 184mm
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VELOCITY MACH 0.6 / 460mph
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TARGET ALTITUDE 5000ft
Partners
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Thyssenkrupp
Skyrora
Ultimate Customs
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Aspire Space
Blackcat Rocketry
Stickalex
Stratonauts
TRAILBLAZER
THE LAUNCH
28TH AUGUST 2021
Saltire-1 was successfully launched on August 28th, 2021, from the Fairlie Moor launch site. During its flight, it achieved a peak velocity of Mach 0.6, with a maximum altitude of 5087 feet.
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The rocket was successfully recovered, and is now displayed in Glasgow University's James Watt South building, alongside its successor, Saltire-2.
