High-Power Rocket Project

Design and Development of a High-Power Rocket Using Composite Materials

This repository contains the design, fabrication, and testing details of a student-built high-power rocket made from kraft-phenolic composite materials and powered by a potassium nitrate–glucose solid propellant. The project demonstrates that affordable, sustainable materials can achieve high-performance results in amateur rocketry.

Features

• Kraft-phenolic composite body, fins, and nose cone for strength, thermal resistance, and low cost
• Custom solid propellant (KNO₃–glucose) with optimized grain geometry
• De Laval nozzle design for efficient thrust
• Parachute recovery system with ejection charge triggered at apogee
• Avionics bay with sensors, telemetry, and data logging
• Aerodynamic and propulsion simulations using OpenRocket and OpenMotor
• Static ground tests and subsystem validation

Repository Structure

. ├── README.md # Project overview
├── LICENSE # License file
├── High_Power_Rocket.pdf # Full project report
├── CAD/ # 3D models and drawings
├── Simulations/ # OpenRocket (.ork) and OpenMotor files
├── Fabrication/ # Build instructions, material specs
├── Propulsion/ # Propellant design and nozzle calculations
├── Recovery/ # Parachute design, ejection system
├── Electronics/ # Avionics schematics and firmware
├── Testing/ # Static tests, flight data
└── docs/ # Diagrams, additional documentation

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/Venkatesh4049/High-Power-Rocket.git cd High-Power-Rocket

2. Open High_Power_Rocket.pdf for the complete project documentation.

3. Use OpenRocket and OpenMotor to view simulation files in /Simulations/.

4. Explore CAD designs in /CAD/ and build instructions in /Fabrication/.

Safety & Legal Notice

This project is for educational purposes only.
Follow all local regulations for propellant handling, motor building, and rocket launches.
Always use approved testing and launch facilities with appropriate safety measures.

License

Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.

Credits

Project by Venkatesh A M and team. See High_Power_Rocket.pdf for full acknowledgments.