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An ESSS initiative / ESSS-ARP
ESSS Amateur Rocketry Program
A place for curious minds to learn, share and grow through rocketry.
The idea
A platform for the people building.
A framework for schools, clubs, university teams and independent innovators to explore rocketry through structured learning, shared experience and human-reviewed project work.
ESSS-ARP supports independent teams and educational initiatives. The programme provides a framework and guidance; teams carry out their own projects and launch activities.
Support independent teams
Help schools, clubs and innovators navigate preparation, guidance and project reviews.
Build a responsible community
Bring safety awareness, supervision and thoughtful preparation into every stage of learning.
Four learning categories
Start curious. Keep learning.
The portal groups learning into four categories, with preparation and supervision suited to each stage.
Beginner
Water & Chemical
An introduction to rocket design through non-combustion activities.
Intermediate
Low-Power
A next step in rocketry learning with appropriate supervision.
Advanced
Mid-Power
Team-based work, documented preparation and reflection on results.
Research
High-Power
Advanced projects with specialist training and additional requirements.
From the Society's activities
Ideas taking shape.
Taking part
Learn. Share. Improve.
Learn and prepare
Explore the portal tutorials and discuss preparation with your organiser.
Find an activity
Look for workshops and launch events, then confirm participation with the organiser.
Share your work
Present your team's aims, preparation, outcomes and lessons learned through the portal.
Get human feedback
A reviewer considers your presentation and recorded results, then provides feedback.
Your next step
Find your place in rocketry.
Explore the programme portal for learning resources, team participation, activities and the safety framework.