A Space & astronomy forum. SpaceBanter.com

Go Back   Home » SpaceBanter.com forum » Space Science » Policy
Site Map Home Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

Rocket Test Ranges open to the Public?



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #1  
Old February 17th 21, 06:45 PM posted to sci.space.policy
Douglas Eagleson[_2_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 15
Default Rocket Test Ranges open to the Public?

I have two amateur rocket designs. Both are ballistic, meaning they
have a down range flight path.

One is a 29mm high power engine design. I plan on using a
3D printer to make stack-able fuselage sections. A large printer
should be able to make 8 inch tall sections. The section coupling
is included. It is a finless design using a rotating launching tube to
cause inertial stability. Say, 5000 rpm target. It uses 1-1/4
standard pipe. schedule 40 or 80 can be used. The fit
dictates the fuselage thickness around the engine. I hope for a
three mile range controlled by payload mass. Say, a 45 degree
launch tube. I have a proper end mill to cut out a standard
1-1/4 pipe bore in a 4 inch diameter vee-belt pulley.

My question is where to test it out. Is there an approved
range that allows ballistic flight paths?

Or maybe I should be winging it and launching somewhere
in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay?

The second design is a 50 pound payload heavy lifter.
Think like the engine is a 1 foot diameter and 1 foot tall
cylinder with a safe fuel design.
 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Observatories open to the public in London? [email protected] UK Astronomy 4 March 11th 09 08:46 AM
Administrative powers define the modern English fascism. Open mind isthe enemy there. A country once open minded and intelligent as public, nowcontrol and addiction, moderation, fascism, big brother cameras representingthe totalitarian state criminal gb[_3_] Astronomy Misc 0 April 21st 08 08:23 PM
Last Rocket Test at Santa Susana Ed Kyle Policy 8 October 3rd 05 11:58 PM
free public open night James Vincent Amateur Astronomy 6 January 31st 04 02:33 PM
free public open night James Vincent UK Astronomy 1 January 31st 04 09:00 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 07:07 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 SpaceBanter.com.
The comments are property of their posters.