Rector of Ghent University Visits AnTARES

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Petra De Sutter, Herwig Reynaert and Hennie De Schepper from Ghent University at AnTARES. It was an opportunity to present our work, introduce the team and exchange ideas around our project.

At AnTARES, we bring together Ghent University students, from bachelor to PhD, to design, build and launch high-power rockets. We aim to launch our rocket at EuRoC 2026 in Portugal. Today, around 30 students contribute to this multidisciplinary effort.

A key aspect of our project is the development of a bio-based rocket, a unique approach in European student rocketry, especially at this scale and performance level.

We are grateful for the visit and the support. Moments like these highlight the value of engagement between the university and student-led initiatives.