Avionics:
Avionics has been performing tests on the rocket Prometheus' recovery stages. We're ensuring that the rocket's parachutes will deploy correctly and bring it back down to the ground safely. There are a lot of variables to consider when using explosive separations, and the recovery of the rocket is critical to the project's success. We'll conduct as many tests as required to make sure it goes off without a hitch. Micro-G: Micro-G has been hard at work on creating the foam mold for the fiberglass hull of their autonomous boat for NASA. They have also been diligently designing the control system for that boat so that it can reach an astronaut in need. Payload: The Pollution Gradient Team is planning to have a workday in the near future to test out the gas sensors and telemetry system. The Sonic Bloom team is delving into conceptual designs for seed bombing. So far, we would like to get hands on and create biodegradable casings for the seeds. Propulsion: The Propulsion team is currently working on creating the engine assembly on Solidworks. More specifically, we are making sure our fuel/oxidizer manifold fits properly with our injector and making sure the injector fits properly into the engine housing, which will hold our thrust chamber and nozzle components. Also, we are looking to purchase our fuel and oxidizer tanks in order to begin assembling our plumbing system. Structures: The Structures team has been hard at work designing and manufacturing components of the Prometheus (Solid Motor) Rocket that will be competing in the Spaceport America Cup this summer. The Structures team recently finished designing the fiberglass nosecone. The Structures team has also been actively working with SolidWorks and other rocket launch simulation software to 3-D CAD a virtual model of the rocket.
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April 2021
AuthorsRebecca Vega |