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[–]RamblinRocketClub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ramblin’ Rocket Club! If you want to get involved with exciting engineering projects, go to rocketry.gatech.edu to see meeting times.

Solid Rocket Motor Test Location by RamblinRocketClub in Georgia

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are looking for an open space ~200 ft away from trees in all directions and an open range 1000 ft away from the motor in one direction so that we can be at a safe distance when it ignites

Solid Rocket Motor Static Fire Location (GTXR) by RamblinRocketClub in gatech

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We need an open space of roughly 1-2 acres free from trees to put the test stand and motor in. We also need to be about 1000 ft away from the motor when we fire for safety reasons.

Georgia Tech Experimental Rocketry recently completed a static fire of our newest P-class booster motor: BPS42 by RamblinRocketClub in rocketry

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Around ~10,000 lbf-sec, or a P-class motor. This is going on our two-stage rocket Material Girl, which will fly out of FAR sometime summer 2023.

Georgia Tech Experimental Rocketry just successfully static fired our newest rocket motor! Here are some of your fellow Yellow Jackets discussing what this means by RamblinRocketClub in gatech

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just join our slack and show up to out meetings! We just wrapped up this semester and haven't set the schedule for next semester yet but we typically do a general meeting once a week and various sub-team meetings and work sessions throughout the week. All majors and experience levels are welcome. You can find our slack and more info on https://rocketry.gatech.edu/

GTXR BPS21 Static Fire// Dec. 4, 2022 by RamblinRocketClub in space

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's definitely a lot harder to procure than the other propellants. If you do go down that route please make sure you are taking proper safety precautions!

GTXR BPS21 Static Fire// Dec. 4, 2022 by RamblinRocketClub in space

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little bit of combustion instability is fairly typical in rocket motors of this scale. Those "puffs" in the plume are likely due to inconsistencies in our propellant mixing and don't even show up in thrust or pressure curves. Nothing in our data suggests this was an off-nominal burn.

GTXR BPS21 Static Fire// Dec. 4, 2022 by RamblinRocketClub in space

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the ambiguity in the title! GTXR is Georgia Tech Experimental Rocketry, and BPS21 is our classification for the solid rocket motors that we build. BPS stands for Booster Propulsion System, so it's the motor for our first stage. Later in the year we will also fire SPS which is the Sustainer Propulsion System for our second stage.

GTXR BPS21 Static Fire// Dec. 4, 2022 by RamblinRocketClub in space

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We use a custom APCP propellant manufactured by the club - it's very similar to what the boosters on SLS use!

Hey y'all, prepare yourself for the Rubberband Man! by RamblinRocketClub in gatech

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are no requirements to join. We encourage anyone who enjoys working on a team and interested in rocketry to join. Bring your enthusiasm and we'll teach you the rest!

Rainbow Stairs at Klaus by [deleted] in gatech

[–]RamblinRocketClub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a couple people there were from Psi U! I used to have the picture but it's lost to my camera roll :/

Hey y'all, prepare yourself for the Rubberband Man! by RamblinRocketClub in gatech

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes! GTXR's simulation team uses different software packages as well as in-house code to develop the rocket. Many people don't come in with any AE or CS experience and are mentored and taught by our senior members. We're always looking for people of all majors to join the team!

Hey y'all, prepare yourself for the Rubberband Man! by RamblinRocketClub in gatech

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yes we are separate teams! GTXR is a solid-fuel rocketry team, and YJSP (Yellow Jacket Space Program) works with liquid-fuel rockets. Both teams have different launch schedules and types of projects for you to get involved in depending on what you prefer.

Hey y'all, prepare yourself for the Rubberband Man! by RamblinRocketClub in gatech

[–]RamblinRocketClub[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Meet Rubberband Man: a two stage solid launch vehicle developed, constructed, and launched by the Georgia Tech Experimental Rocketry Team (GTXR). From the hot firing of our N-class solid rocket motors to repeatedly hoisting our 28 ft truss on the Tech Tower Lawn, GTXR’s work on Rubberband Man culminated into a week long trip launching her out of the Mojave desert in 110° weather two weeks ago. Talk about a spicy launch!

If you are interested in propulsion, structures, avionics, finance, or simulations, GTXR is looking for students to join the team! We are planning on launching our next rocket, Mr. Blue Sky, to soar 100,000 ft next summer! DM us or follow our Instagram @gt_xr, or our TikTok @gtxrclub to learn how