2024 FRIENDS OF AMATEUR ROCKETRY COMPETITION (FAR)
May-June 2024
About
The FAR 51025, is a rocket launch contest held by the Friends of Amateur Rocketry whose goal is to educate the public about STEM using amateur rocketry. The competition is held at the FAR launch facility located between the Rand and El Paso mountains in California and is open to college, university, and amateur rocket teams. Teams will launch solid, liquid, and hybrid motor rockets containing various payloads with target altitudes of 5,000, 10,000, and 25,000 feet.
2023-2024 Objectives
Re-design, build and launch a rocket capable of reaching an altitude of 25,000 ft by improving the design from the previous two years
Design and build a 360° camera array payload capable of streaming a live video of the entire rocket flight
Recover rocket and payload in reusable condition
Compete in the FAR 51025 competition and WIN!
Project Schedule
Structure
Design and fabricate a rocket frame that provides overall mechanical integrity to the system
The structure should be able to withstand forces experienced during the entire flight sequence and support all interior components of the rocket
Update previous year’s fin design in a way that improves the rocket's stability and targets an apogee of 25,000 feet
Propulsion & Recovery
Determine the motors utilized to propel the rocket to a target altitude of 25,000 feet
Integrate both motors to each other ensure successful separation and ignition
Investigate motor performance through a static motor test
Ensure that the onboard avionics deploy at the optimum time so that the rocket reaches its maximum apogee
Integrate an improved recovery system utilizing a combination of methods that will reduce the shock experienced by the rocket when the parachute opens and prevent damage to the rocket’s internal components
Payload
Fabricate and assemble a payload system
Ensure the payload system is durable enough to withstand the forces felt throughout the flight
Live video feed transmitted to the ground station capturing the entire flight
Fabricate and assemble a 360° camera array payload capable of streaming a live video during the flight
Finance
Ensure that the project is funded
Ensure that the team is able to secure necessary resources within a timely manner and cost
Current Balance Available: $6,400
Projected Expenses: $28,400
