Rocketry SA is the official voice and controlling body for all aspects of non-commercial and non-governmental rocketry in
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the Southern Africa, southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the ...
. The organization is registered as a non profit organization in South Africa. Rocketry SA promotes
model rocket
A model rocket are small rockets designed to reach low altitudes (e.g., for model) and be recovered by a variety of means.
According to the United States National Association of Rocketry (NAR) Safety Code, model rockets are constructed of ...
ry,
high-power rocketry
High-power rocketry is a hobby similar to model rocketry. The major difference is that higher impulse range motors are used. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) definition of a high-power rocket is one that has a total weight of more ...
,
amateur rocketry, and aerospace modelling.
History
The organization was established in 2003, under the name South African Amateur Space Association (SAASA).
During the 2013 Annual General Meeting of the Association, members voted in favour of a name change. Due to practical reasons, however, and in line with the legal requirements
of registering a non-profit organization in South Africa, the name was only officially changed in 2017 to "Rocketry SA".
Organizational structure
Rocketry SA functions as a member-based, non-profit organization.
In line with South African law, the Organization appoints a CEO (chief executive office), supported by an EXCO (Executive committee).
Rocketry SA co-exists under the government-mandated
South African National Space Agency
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is South Africa's government agency responsible for the promotion and development of aeronautics and aerospace space research. It fosters cooperation in space-related activities and research in sp ...
(SANSA), which resides under the
Department of Science and Technology (DSC), which in turn reports to the Minister of Science and Technology.
Membership
Rocketry SA membership is open to any with a keen interest in promoting rocketry.
Rocketry SA maintains a database of all registered rocketeers. This database includes information like certification level, which is used to determine which motors may be purchased by the member.
External links
Official website
References
Rocketry
Space program of South Africa
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