Rocket with H Level Motor

Designed and flew a high-power rocket that earned Tripoli Level 1 certification. This project expanded on earlier student rocketry experience and required more advanced design, build, and launch preparation. It demonstrates hands-on aerospace fabrication, flight readiness, and personal accountability in a certification-driven project.

Role
Rocket Designer and Builder
Team
Personal Certification Project through BYU Rocketry
Duration
January 2024 - April 2024
Outcome
Successfully built, launched, and recovered an H-motor rocket to earn Tripoli Level 1 certification.
Core Tools
High-Power Rocketry, Rocket Fabrication, Recovery Systems, Certification Flight Operations
High-power certification rocket named Goldilocks awaiting launch on the rail.

Overview

I designed, built, launched, and safely recovered a rocket using an H-class motor. In doing so, I earned my Level 1 certification through the Tripoli Rocketry Association.

This project expanded on the skills I developed from my earlier G-level rocket project.

Key Contributions

  • Designed and built a high-power rocket for Level 1 certification
  • Completed a successful launch, recovery, and certification process
  • Applied and extended rocketry skills from earlier student launch projects

Timeline

  • Duration: January 2024 - April 2024
  • Total time: 30 hours
  • Time commitment: About 2 hours per week for 15 weeks

Results

Rocket name: Goldilocks

Rocket waiting for launch

Safe landing and recovery

Official L1 certification

Videos

Slow-motion launch video

Launch video

Technical Skills