Most Recent Events
05/06/21 - Accipiter LXIX Test Launch (Demo 2) by 2020-2021 Model Rocketry Team
03/20/2021 - Accipiter LXIX Test Launch (Demo 1) by 2020-2021 Model Rocketry Team
01/09/2021 - Supernova I Test Launch by 2020-2021 Model Rocketry Team
01/09/2021 - Patriot I Launch by 2020-2021 Model Rocketry Team
Date of Launch: 05/06/21
Apogee: N/A (Altimeter lost in flight)
The flight was again nominal with few issues. The ascent, parachute deployment, and landing were all successful. The Payload was found to be secure, however, the altimeter was lost in flight.
Date of Launch: 03/20/21
Apogee: 617 ft
The Flight was nominal until parachute deployment, where an issue with the cords led to a high velocity upon landing; High oscillation due to issues with the CG vs CP.
Date of Launch: 01/09/21
The first two-stage rocket from JJPL, it is the Supernova. The supernova is a two-stage rocket running on two B class engines.
Date of Launch: 01/09/21
The first launch of the Patriot class rocket. This was a rocket powered by B class rocket.
Date of Launch: 09/05/20
The fourth launch of the Kirby class rocket. This rocket was constructed with balsa wood and plastic. Shute deployment was perfect and so was recovery.
Date of Launch: 08/21/20
Apogee: roughly 134 ft
Engine: A8-3 Estes Motor
Rocket Length: 16.000" (40.64 cm)
Rocket Weight: 1.000 oz (28.35 g)
Rocket Diameter (Max): 1.000" (2.54 cm)
Rocket Fin Count: 3
Rocket Recovery System: 10" (25.4 cm) Parachute
Inspiration/Purpose: This rocket class represents JJPL's average rocket, capable in all departments and for all purposes. All future rockets under the 'Kirby' name will be serving the same purpose of highlighting our growing progress in terms of improving our rocketry.
Date of Launch: 07/26/20
Apogee: roughly 126 ft
Engine: A8-3 Estes Motor
Rocket Length: 16.000" (40.64 cm)
Rocket Weight: 1.000 oz (28.35 g)
Rocket Diameter (Max): 1.000" (2.54 cm)
Rocket Fin Count: 3
Rocket Recovery System: 10" (25.4 cm) Parachute
Inspiration/Purpose: This rocket class represents JJPL's average rocket, capable in all departments and for all purposes. All future rockets under the 'Kirby' name will be serving the same purpose of highlighting our growing progress in terms of improving our rocketry.
Date of Launch: 07/22/20
Apogee: approximately 114 ft
Engine: A8-3 Etes Motor
Rocket Length: 16.000" (40.64 cm)
Rocket Weight: 1.000 oz (28.35 g)
Rocket Diameter (Max): 1.000" (2.54 cm)
Rocket Fin Count: 3
Rocket Recovery System: 10" (25.4 cm) Parachute
Inspiration/Purpose: This rocket class represents JJPL's average rocket, capable in all departments and for all purposes. All future rockets under the 'Kirby' name will be serving the same purpose of highlighting our growing progress in terms of improving our rocketry.
Previous Events
09/05/2020 - Kirby IV (Balsawood) Rocket Launch by Ayaan C., Aryan G., & Jadon P.
08/21/2020 - Kirby III Rocket Launch by Aryan G.
07/26/2020 - Kirby II Rocket Launch by Gokul E.
07/22/2020 - Kirby I Rocket Launch by Aarush K.