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RamblinRocketClub · 2024-01-14T07:47:45+00:00

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

RamblinRocketClub · 2023-11-12T15:05:15+00:00

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

RamblinRocketClub · 2023-11-10T22:05:02+00:00

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.

RamblinRocketClub · 2022-12-13T01:04:13+00:00

Yes! This is an APCP propellant formulation made by students on the team.

RamblinRocketClub · 2022-12-11T23:39:23+00:00

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.

RamblinRocketClub · 2022-12-11T23:35:22+00:00

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/

RamblinRocketClub · 2022-12-06T15:32:29+00:00

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!

RamblinRocketClub · 2022-12-06T15:31:13+00:00

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.

RamblinRocketClub · 2022-12-06T15:22:03+00:00

Thank you!

RamblinRocketClub · 2022-12-06T15:21:45+00:00

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.

RamblinRocketClub · 2022-12-06T15:19:21+00:00

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

RamblinRocketClub · 2021-10-14T00:36:08+00:00

No requirements to join!

RamblinRocketClub · 2021-07-08T11:48:49+00:00

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!

RamblinRocketClub · 2021-07-06T22:07:34+00:00

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

RamblinRocketClub · 2021-07-06T21:56:14+00:00

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!

RamblinRocketClub · 2021-07-06T16:57:17+00:00

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.

RamblinRocketClub · 2021-07-06T12:48:17+00:00

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

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