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BYU Rocketry Club

Antonio Kraft

Project Timeline

Sep 2024 - Current

OVERVIEW

Designed, built, and launched a high-powered rocket as part of the BYU Rocketry Club, contributing to the full design-to-flight lifecycle. Used OpenRocket to model the vehicle’s aerodynamics, stability, and flight profile, then assisted with fabrication, assembly, and launch operations. Gained hands-on experience with structural design, recovery system integration, and pre-flight testing.

HighlightS

Successfully designed, built, and launched a high-powered rocket that reached a flight apogee of 1,900 ft

Created detailed aerodynamic, stability, and flight-performance models in OpenRocket to guide design decisions

Contributed to structural design, component integration, and recovery system development

Assisted in fabrication and assembly using composites, machining, and rapid-prototyping methods

Performed pre-flight testing, safety checks, and launch-day operations with a 100% successful flight

Gained practical experience in rocketry principles, systems engineering, and hands-on build skills

SKILLS

Rocket designOpenRocket modelingAerodynamic analysisStability analysisStructural designSystems integrationPre-flight testingProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Additional Details

Launch Day

Successfully launched rocket at Frank Hunt Field, Utah reaching an apogee of 1920 ft.

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Rocket Design

Rocket design made on Open Rocket prioritizing weight, apogee, stability, center of gravity, and length. The rocket simulations calculated an anticipated apogee of 1936 ft. I decided to make an elliptical fin design to improve stability.

Rocket Construction

After completing the design in OpenRocket, I sourced all components, laser-cut the 1/8″ plywood fins, and fully assembled the rocket using an epoxy mix. I also installed all internal components including the parachute, shock cord, motor, and altimeter according to the OpenRocket design specifications.

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