The Skibbereen Rocket

GPTKB entity

Properties (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf rocket
gptkbp:challenges technical and funding challenges
gptkbp:collaborations partnerships with universities
gptkbp:community_engagement engaged with the public during launches
gptkbp:community_impact positive impact on local community
gptkbp:community_involvement involvement of local schools
strong local support received
gptkbp:community_outreach workshops and demonstrations conducted
gptkbp:design based on a hybrid propulsion system
gptkbp:environmentalProtection eco-friendly materials used
gptkbp:funding crowdfunding and local sponsorships
gptkbp:future_plans development of more advanced rockets
gptkbp:goal promote interest in STEM fields
gptkbp:historicalSignificance detailed launch reports created
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Skibbereen Rocket
gptkbp:influence inspired other amateur rocketry groups
gptkbp:inspiration local interest in rocketry
gptkbp:keyEvent weather-dependent
community events organized around launches
gptkbp:launchDate 2009
annual launches planned
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Skibbereen_Rocketry_Club
successful
gptkbp:launchSite open_field_near_Skibbereen
gptkbp:launchVehicle custom-built rocket
gptkbp:legacy contributed_to_the_growth_of_amateur_rocketry_in_Ireland
gptkbp:maxRange over 3,000 meters
gptkbp:media_coverage featured in local and national news
gptkbp:notableFor being one of the first amateur rockets to reach high altitude
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Skibbereen,_Ireland
gptkbp:passenger_traffic scientific instruments
gptkbp:performances detailed technical specifications published
gptkbp:purpose scientific research
gptkbp:recordings set_a_record_for_amateur_rocketry_in_Ireland
gptkbp:safetyFeatures strict safety protocols followed
maintained a good safety record
gptkbp:social_media_presence active on social media platforms
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Skibbereen_Rocket_II
gptkbp:team dedicated launch team assembled
engineers and enthusiasts
gptkbp:type amateur rocket
gptkbp:youth_development encouraged youth participation in rocketry