Model Rocket Nails Vertical Landing After Three-Year Effort
Aryan Kapoor achieved a vertical rocket landing with thrust-vector control technology after a three-year project. The rocket featured 3D printed components and innovative landing gear, impressing with its solid motor performance.
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A high school student named Aryan Kapoor from JRD Propulsion successfully achieved a vertical landing with a model rocket after a three-year effort. The rocket utilized thrust-vector control technology with two solid-propellant motors, one for ascent and one for descent. The rocket featured a 3D printed gimbal mount with servos for thrust vectoring, controlled by a custom flight computer. The landing gear included rubber bands for absorbing forces and syringes as dampers. Despite initial challenges during the test flight, the rocket managed to land successfully. The project showcased Kapoor's dedication and learning curve in rocketry, impressing observers with his achievement using solid rocket motors without throttle control. The accomplishment was noted for its innovation and potential for future advancements in the field.
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9 commentsNormally, you'd expect someone to land a small or medium sized prototype rocket before the big real thing. Instead, SpaceX solved the vertical rocket landing problem for a full-size rocket at incredible cost and difficulty, and now a hobbyist copies the idea and scales it down.
I might be missing something here. Maybe someone solved the problem of vertical landing for less-than-full-size rockets before SpaceX? Maybe there's no value in solving that problem, so SpaceX jumped to full size right away?
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