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Designs, simulates, manufactures, and assembles the airframe. Creates equipment for the team.
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Programs electronics and flight systems to ignite the energetics for parachute deployment. Integrates GPS, telemetry, and flight tracking systems for reliable recovery.
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Manufactures, assembles, and tests rocket propellant and motor. Collects and analyzes data on pressure and thrust.
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Develops a CubeSat payload research project that includes data collection and integration.
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Designed to give new members a holistic experience. Competes in a local Virginia university-level competition, the Battle of the Rockets (BOR).
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Study Hours dedicated to learning the material needed to receive a Ham Radio license. Licensed members provide training.
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Active members from each subteam are selected to manufacture + recover their own personal rocket. Receive a L1 certification if successful.
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Collaboration with the GW Senior Design Project Course to develop unique projects (ex: airbrakes, rover payload, launch rail).