Battle of the Rockets 2023

1st Place in Deployable Payload Category

After a hiatus in competitions, we returned to compete in the Deployable Payload category of the Battle of the Rockets competition. Our team secured an impressive first place in the event.

Carrot

Height39 in
Diameter2.56 in
Launch Mass4.4 lb
Motor Diameter29 mm
MotorCesaroni G118
AirframeCardboard
FinsPlywood

Our Competition Sub-Teams

Mech-Aero

Lead: Taka Suzuki
Designed and built the structural components of the rocket. Conducted simulations to optimize aerodynamic performance

Electronics

Lead: Edison Wong
Developed and tested all payload electronics and ground station systems. Ensured the reliability of telemetry transmission during the rocket’s flight

Oct 8, 2022

Entry into BOTR 2023

Submitted our entry in the Deployable Payload Event.

Oct 8, 2022
Dec 14, 2022

Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

Presented to a panel of judges and scored 92%.

Dec 14, 2022
Feb 15, 2023

Critical Design Review (CDR)

Presented to a panel of judges and scored 95%.

Feb 15, 2023
Feb 15, 2024

Ground Testing

Successfully conducted recovery charge testing.

Feb 15, 2024
Mar 26, 2023

Test Flight

Successfully launched and recovered Carrot to 1553 feet, determined necessary changes for competition day

Mar 26, 2023
Apr 15, 2023

Competition Day

Successfully launched and recovered to 1323 feet, with deployable payload functioning well. The team secured 1st place in our category.

Apr 15, 2023
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