Concordia students hold history-making rocket launch on Cree territory
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A collaboration between Concordia University students in Montreal and a Cree community in northern Quebec resulted in a first-of-its-size rocket launch by a student team, even though it fell short of space.
Breakdown
- Concordia students launched the first rocket from Quebec and Cree soil. 12s
- The student-built rocket did not reach space but was still considered a triumph. 18s
- The project took seven years and faced challenges such as the pandemic and harsh weather. 36s
- Students partnered with the Cree nation and named the rocket 'Chukabish', meaning 'star boy' in Cree. 1m 15s
- The launch demonstrated what students can achieve without large budgets, inspiring others in Canada. 1m 34s