Second Rocket/Second Flight Test

Length 36 in. (91.4 cm)
Diameter 2.21 in. (56 mm)
Weight 5.7 oz. (162 g)

A second rocket was constructed to remain within the time restraint. The 36 D-Squared Estes model rocket was constructed. This rocket contains a payload bay and does not use an ejection baffle, rather it uses the ejection blast directly buffered with wadding. It is also much lighter than the Initiator rocket used previously.

Rocket2 was launched and recovered two time successfully using two D12-5 Estes motors for each flight. The payload in the first launch contained only the battery source and polyester fill for padding. The second launch contained the circuitry, battery, and polyester fill, all recovered nicely. The second launch did melt a portion of the parachute rendering it unusable. A new, heavier parachute will be attached for future flights. The circuitry did transmit while the rocket was on the launch pad but failed to continue working through the flight. The transmitter did relay an accurate reading while the rocket was on the launch pad. The rocket was manually shaken to simulate take-off and values were reported at that time.