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Concordia's Starsailor Launches: A Historic Student Achievement

8/17/2025

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Concordia University's student-built rocket, Starsailor, launched on August 15 from Mistissini, Quebec, marking Canada's first space launch in 25 years.
The rocket separated prematurely, likely preventing it from reaching the Kármán line at 100 kilometers.
The project is viewed as a notable success for student-led initiatives in Canada.
Over 700 students participated since the project's inception in 2018, fostering interest in space engineering in the local Cree community.

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Concordia University's student-built rocket, Starsailor, launched on August 15 from Mistissini, Quebec, marking Canada's first space launch in 25 years.
The rocket separated prematurely, likely preventing it from reaching the Kármán line at 100 kilometers.
The project is viewed as a notable success for student-led initiatives in Canada.
Over 700 students participated since the project's inception in 2018, fostering interest in space engineering in the local Cree community.