High Power Rocket - NAR Level 1 Certification
A high-power rocketry project focused on stability, recovery system integration, launch readiness, and successful vehicle recovery.
Overview
This project centered on designing, building, launching, and recovering a high-power rocket for National Association of Rocketry Level 1 certification.
Problem & Approach
The rocket needed stable flight and reliable recovery. The approach focused on checking center of gravity, center of pressure, static margin, airframe assembly, motor mount integration, and recovery system readiness.
System Architecture
The system included the airframe, motor mount, motor selection, recovery bay, parachute system, and mass distribution needed to maintain stable flight.
My Role
- Supported rocket design, fabrication, and launch preparation.
- Helped address stability concerns through CG/CP checks and mass distribution changes.
- Assembled airframe, motor mount, and recovery components.
- Supported pre-launch readiness and post-flight recovery.
Evidence
Evidence includes build documentation, stability checks, certification flight preparation, and recovery results. Photos and launch artifacts will be added in a later update.
Outcome
The rocket launched successfully and was recovered intact, supporting completion of the NAR Level 1 certification objective.
Limitations
This page should avoid overclaiming detailed performance metrics until launch data, altitude records, and final documentation are added.
Next Step
Next steps include adding launch photos, recovery photos, certification documentation, and any available simulation or flight data.