In the world of engineering, there is no room for chance.
Every detail, every test, every hour spent in the workshop leads to one goal — the moment when the result of hard work becomes a reality. On April 17, 2025, at the Lecture Center of Poznan University of Technology, that moment arrived. In lecture hall CW4, the long-awaited premiere of the HEXA 5 sounding rocket took place — an event held under the honorary patronage of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Marshal of the Greater Poland Voivodeship, the Polish Space Agency, and the Institute of Aviation. Extensive media coverage was provided by Radio Eska, TVP3 Poznań, Radio Afera, Space24, and Głos Wielkopolski.

Among the many attendees were representatives of the university authorities, technology partners, sponsors, and space engineering enthusiasts. HEXA 5 has stirred great excitement from the very beginning — a structure measuring 4,274 mm in length, 160 mm in diameter, and with a launch mass of around 60 kilograms, it was built using a proprietary technology of hand-laid carbon fiber and epoxy resin composite lamination. Every element of the rocket — from the first designs to the final tests — was refined with maximum durability and performance in mind. The heart of HEXA 5 is the BROOMSTICK 2+ hybrid propulsion system — the most powerful student-built hybrid rocket engine of its kind in Poland, entirely designed and constructed by the PUT Rocketlab team.

During the event, guests had the opportunity to listen to Dr. Bartosz Ziegler, the group’s supervisor, who spoke about the wide range of activities undertaken by PUT Rocketlab, especially the other innovative projects developed by the team. His presentation allowed guests to better understand the diversity of the research group’s work, which includes not only the development of sounding rockets but also technologies such as turbopumps and liquid-fueled rocket engines. Enthusiastic members of the team also shared their experiences from the process of creating the HEXA 5 rocket, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, precise planning, and attention to detail — all of which contributed to the project’s success.

The event, opened by His Magnificence Rector of the Poznan University of Technology, Professor Teofil Jesionowski, was a moment when months of hard work, dedication, and commitment turned into real success. The strong support from the university authorities and the involvement of partners and sponsors made it possible to carry out this ambitious undertaking and gave the event special significance.

The rocket, presented in full scale before the gathered audience, as a result of scientific knowledge, passion, and determination, impressed both industry professionals and all space technology enthusiasts. HEXA 5 is not only an impressive structure — it is a symbol of teamwork, courage in pursuing dreams, and further proof that ambitious projects can be brought to life here, at the Poznan University of Technology.

Photo gallery from the event available here.