High School Rocket Project

Project Overview

This project involved designing and building a model rocket as part of a high school engineering project. The work combined mechanical design, fabrication, component selection, and testing to produce a functional launch vehicle.

Design Goals

• Create a stable and functional rocket design
• Keep the structure lightweight while maintaining sufficient strength
• Design components that could be manufactured using available tools
• Integrate the motor, body, fins, and recovery system into a complete assembly
• Validate the design through launch testing

Design Process

The rocket was developed through a series of design decisions involving overall geometry, fin placement, component packaging, material selection, and manufacturability.

CAD models and drawings were used to define the geometry before fabrication. The design was adjusted as needed based on fit, assembly, and practical manufacturing constraints.

Manufacturing and Assembly

Components were fabricated and assembled into the final rocket structure. Particular attention was given to alignment, fit between components, and maintaining a lightweight build.

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Testing

The completed rocket was tested through launch trials. These tests provided feedback on stability, structural performance, and the effectiveness of the overall design.

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Outcome

The project provided early experience with the full engineering process, from initial design and CAD through manufacturing, assembly, and real-world testing.

It also introduced the practical compromises involved in turning a design into a working physical product.

Skills Used

• Mechanical design
• CAD modeling
• Prototyping
• Manufacturing and assembly
• Design iteration
• Testing and evaluation