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Current
project status
Phase 2
Research & Design
Project phases
1. Initial Feasibility
* Trajectory simulations
* Basic configuration study (1 or 2 stage rocket, etc.)
* Motor thermal issues
* Nosecone thermal issues
* Materials study (composite, metallic, etc.)
* Aerodynamic assessment
* Payload instrumentation studies
* Large grain production techniques
* Regulatory issues
* Launch locations
* Cost estimation
* Fund raising methods
2. Research & Design
* Propellant studies
* Grain casting studies
* Reduced scaled motor design(s) and testing
* Instrumentation design and detail testing
* Nose cone studies & design
* Motor ignition methods study, design & testing
* Interstage design
* Safe-arm design
* Launcher interface and ground support design
* Recovery system design & detail testing
* Fin & airframe studies & design
* Commence ordering of materials
3. Fabrication & Full
Scale Testing
* Prepare Full Drawing package
* Ship materials to fabrication locations
* Fabricate parts for full-scale vehicle
* Test remote-production equipment for grain fabrication
* Packaging for transport
* Trial assembly of vehicle components
* Assemble Meteorological equipment
* Hydro-Test motor assembly
* Photo/Video documentation
* Full-scale static test of motor
* Assemble all GSE needed for launch
* Downlink testing
* Instrumentation qualification testing
* Affirm launch license
4. Launch
* Affirm launch license
* Early arrival for Casting Crew
* Commence propellant casting
* GSE arrives; Launch Rail Fitup
* Test Meteorological procedures and equipment
* Test Launch Control Equipment
* Test Downlink
* Assemble motors W/O igniters
* Trial assembly of vehicle
* Install and shunt Igniters & Pyrotechnic devices
* Install and checkout payload instrumentation
* Dolly to Launch Rail
* Install vehicle on Launcher
* Meteorological check
* Range safety check
* Final systems check
* Launch
* Vehicle recovery and data analysis |
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