ADS do not endorse any specific rocketry suppliers, however, our rocketeers recommended using the following websites for purchasing rocket equipment:
UK Local Model Shops
Specialist Rocket Shops
SpaceCAD is the ideal tool to prepare for UKROC. With its
drag-and-drop interface, real-time flight simulations, and student-friendly design, SpaceCAD makes it easy to focus on what matters: height, duration, and a safe landing — not software complexity.
drag-and-drop interface, real-time flight simulations, and student-friendly design, SpaceCAD makes it easy to focus on what matters: height, duration, and a safe landing — not software complexity.
To support UKROC teams, we’re offering a special UKROC Edition of SpaceCAD for 2026:
– Price: £14.95
– Runs until: 31 August 2026
– Who can use it: Registered UKROC team members
– Delivery: Instant electronic download via https://www.spacecad.com/ukroc/
Students can upgrade this version to the full edition at any time — ideal if they want to continue with model rocketry after the competition.
Rocsim is the Apogee USA equivalent of Spacecad and is extensively used in the USA equivalent competition TARC.
The deal for UKROC is the same as that for TARC A team member copy onto their individual computer for $15 (currently about £13) the Rocsim access key will remain active until August 2026.
Please contact customerservice@apogeerockets.com for further information giving details of your teams UKROC registration.
(Not for school computers teachers or mentors)
