SR-8 Scientific Sounding Rocket

A rocket reaching 120 km for university experiments, providing about three minutes of microgravity.

The SR-8 is a single-stage sounding rocket developed for atmospheric, space-weather and microgravity experiments. Up to 35 kg of experiments can be carried in the payload bay.

Highlights

  • 120 km maximum altitude, 180 seconds of microgravity
  • Parachute payload recovery system
  • Telemetry and GNSS position reporting

Campaign

In the 2025 campaign, 11 university experiments were flown successfully and the payload bay was recovered.

Key features

  • 120 km altitude
  • 35 kg payload
  • Payload recovery

Technical specifications

Length7,6 m
Payload capacity35 kg
Microgravity duration180 sn
EngineHibrit, 28 kN

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Range
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Launch mass
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Propulsion
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Status
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