Starchaser 3 Rocket Footage

The video discusses a prototype rocket launch aimed at testing systems for a future satellite launch vehicle. The project, based at the University of Salford, involves a team of 20 and is an academic opportunity. The launch is experimental, with financial constraints limiting repeated tests. The team is focused on validating systems to scale up for satellite launches. Final preparations are underway, with a tight schedule to meet the launch window. Technical checks are crucial to ensure a successful launch.

What role does academia play in this rocket launch project?

What is the significance of launching before the specified time window?

What is the overall goal of the rocket launch exercise?