LAUNCH Timeline

Accipiter LXIX Test Launch (Demo 2)

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.

Accipiter LXIX Test Launch (Demo 1)

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.

Supernova I Test Rocket Launch

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.

Patriot I Rocket Launch

Date of Launch: 01/09/21

The first launch of the Patriot class rocket. This was a rocket powered by B class rocket.

Kirby IV (Balsawood) Rocket Launch

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.

Kirby III Rocket Launch

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.

Kirby II Rocket Launch

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.

Kirby I Rocket Launch