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Mission Statement:
Terrapin Galactic’s mission objective is to successfully and safely launch a dual deployment rocket with a self-contained lander payload that will perform autonomous operations. In doing this, Terrapin Galactic will follow all the core and minimum requirements laid out by the “Battle of the Rockets™ 2017 Competition Guide.” Terrapin Galactic will also take additional safety precautions prior to launch date while simultaneously running multiple simulations to uphold the integrity of the competition.
Launch and Descent Operations:
Rocket takes off via powered flight
Rocket loses thrust from the motor and continues in unpowered flight till apogee
At apogee the rocket deploys drogue parachute via ignition charges
NCP and lander deploy at 800 ft via ignition charges
Rocket parts and lander safely land
Lander Operations:
Lander ejects from rocket and immediately deploys parachute
Descent occurs all the way to the ground
Lander petals open
Radio contact is made with lander
Lander takes tests and transmits results to ground station
Lander and Rocket Design
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