Switched from the default “plum” skin to a custom theme built around Western’s color palette. The new design features:
The custom theme maintains the clean, professional look while giving our site a more branded appearance that better represents WE Rocketry and Western University. Hopefully Paris likes this one!
Also cleaned up some configuration files and removed unnecessary dependencies to keep things lean.
Small change, but it makes the site feel more like ours!
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We’re excited to share some major updates this season. Our new Contact and Sponsorship pages are now live, making it easier than ever to connect with us or explore partnership opportunities. Additionally, we’ve launched a wiki hosted on GitHub Pages using the git-wiki-skeleton. The wiki is a simple, collaborative platform where anyone can contribute or edit content directly in their browser. Also some minor improvements to the overall lauyout and setup of the website, including updated navigation that links to our new Contact, Sponsorship, and Wiki pages.
In terms of rocketry progress, we’re in the final stages of procuring a Pro98 reload for Launch Canada coming up in August and reaching out to US suppliers to power our Michigan test launches. Meanwhile, our team is advancing several student-researched and developed (SRAD) subprojects. The Payload and Avionics teams are working diligently on our custom SRAD flight computer, while the Capstone group is making great strides with their automated filament winder. Behind the scenes, our team leads have been busy finalizing designs, reviewing the work from first semester, and handling some admin tasks for the season ahead.
Our first meeting of the winter semester is this Thursday at 6:30 PM. We’re excited to dive into prototyping and fabrication for Hyperion II, our high-power rocket project for this season.
Stay tuned for more updates as we gear up for an exciting year of rocketry!
Written by Cam Brooks, Team Lead
]]>As a student-led team at Western University, we’ve dedicated ourselves to designing, building, and launching high-powered rockets since 2016. This year promises to bring more innovation, collaboration, and competitive spirit as we push the limits of engineering.
With our sights set on the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) at Spaceport America Cup, the largest intercollegiate rocketry competition in the world, we are eager to showcase our newest designs and technological advancements. Our team will continue to work across several subteams:
We’re always excited to welcome new members to our team! Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or simply passionate about rocketry, there’s a place for you at WE Rocketry. Check out our website to learn more about us, see how you can get involved, or support our efforts by becoming a sponsor.
Stay tuned for more updates as we dive into what’s sure to be an incredible year!
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