Phoenix III

Launched / Operational

Specifications

Height: 7 ft

Diameter: 6in

Engine: M-class (1,151 - 2,302  lbf·s)

Maximum Velocity: TBD

Expected Apogee: 10,000 ft

Recovery System: Dual event

Purpose

Phoenix III is our first 10,000ft class rocket! The purpose of the rocket is to deliver a payload of 4 kg (8.8 lb) to 10,000 ft, and recover the rocket successfully. Work on this rocket started in 2019 and was finalized in May 2021. The first launch was performed is St. Albans Vermont with two flight on the same day.

Launches

St Albans VT (05/15/2021): L875 Aerotech motor - 5,700ft

St Albans VT (05/15/2021): M1350 Aerotech motor - 10,000ft