NZRA Level 1 Expanded

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As part of a four-member team, I led the design and successful launch of a 1/4 scale Patriot missile, fulfilling the requirements for my Level 1 Rocketry certification. 

I was responsible for organizing tasks within the group and took a lead role in the technical design process. Using OpenRocket software, I designed three distinct sets of fins, each optimized for different flight characteristics - Max Speed, Max Altitude, Max Stability

In addition to the fin design, I contributed to the overall aerostructural discussions, ensuring that our rocket would perform optimally under the given conditions.

Our project culminated in a successful launch, with the rocket returning to the ground intact. This achievement showcased our precise engineering and teamwork. The rocket is currently stored at my mother’s house, and I have retained the full report and design files for future reference.

The launch video can be viewed below with the report written for this project found below the video with the OpenRocket files being found at the bottom of the main Rocketry page.