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Rocketry, Technology

Mach Maxima: A Supersonic Rocket Project

The Journey Begins On February 2, 2023, I embarked on an exhilarating project to build a high power rocket capable of breaking the sound barrier. The vision for this rocket, aptly named “Mach Maxima,” was my most ambitious project to date. I chose the Mach1 Chimera 65 kit for its ability to withstand supersonic flight and quality of components. This kit includes a 65mm filament … Continue reading Mach Maxima: A Supersonic Rocket Project

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Rocketry, Technology

NAR National Sport Launch 2022

The Rocketry Organization of South Carolina at Orangeburg (ROSCO) hosted the National Association of Rocketry’s (NAR’s) National Sport Launch (NSL) 2022 in Dalzell, South Carolina, May 28th through May 30th. NSL is the National Association of Rocketry’s pinnacle sport rocketry event. We had great weather all three days – mostly clear skies with light winds and temperatures in the low to mid 90s. The club … Continue reading NAR National Sport Launch 2022

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Anonymous Beard Rocketry
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The Anonymous Beard Rocketry: SBR Thor Build and NAR Level II Certification

The SBR Thor 4″ kit was designed by Scott Binder. The kit features laser-cut parts, convenient integral electronics and payload bays, and the CAM1 Camera/Altimeter Mount. The Thor also features a 54mm motor mount for flying larger, high-powered motors. Features: laser-cut 1/4″ aircraft quality plywood fins, high strength airframe tube and couplers, centering rings, bulkhead plates, high-quality hardware package, 54mm motor tube, plastic nosecone, fin … Continue reading The Anonymous Beard Rocketry: SBR Thor Build and NAR Level II Certification

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The Anonymous Beard Rocketry: NAR Level I Certification

“I’m not Jeff Bezos or the government, this is best space program I can afford currently…” – someone on Reddit. After years away from the hobby, and my passion for space being fueled by the new space race – or whatever you want to call it – between Musk, Branson, Bezos, NASA, and all the other players, I finally decided to pursue my NAR certifications … Continue reading The Anonymous Beard Rocketry: NAR Level I Certification

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