Advanced Launch Competition Rocket

Contributed to the design, construction, and launch of a seven-foot high-power rocket for BYU Rocketry's Advanced Launch Competition team. The vehicle flew on an L1000 motor, exceeded Mach 1, and reached roughly 8,000 feet during flight. This project demonstrates hands-on experience with large-scale rocketry, team-based fabrication, and dual-deployment flight systems.

Role
Rocket Team Member
Team
BYU Rocketry Advanced Launch Competition Team
Duration
January 2025 - April 2025
Outcome
Contributed to a seven-foot high-power rocket that exceeded Mach 1 and reached roughly 8,000 feet.
Core Tools
High-Power Rocketry, Dual Deployment, Rocket Fabrication, Flight Operations
Advanced Launch Competition rocket standing on the rail before launch.

Overview

I helped build this rocket as part of a five-person team. We flew it with an L1000 motor, and the rocket was just under 7 feet tall, reached Mach 1.465, and climbed to an apogee of approximately 8,000 feet.

Our goal was to compete in the Advanced Launch Competition (ALC) and target an altitude of 5,000 feet.

Key Contributions

  • Built and integrated a high-power competition rocket with a five-person team
  • Learned the fundamentals of dual-deployment rocketry
  • Collaborated with BYU Spacecraft to carry a payload camera

Timeline

  • Duration: January 2025 - April 2025
  • Total time: 20 hours
  • Time commitment: About 1 hour per week

Results

Rocket name: Rocket Pop

Launch video

Payload camera footage obtained by Spacecraft club

Technical Skills