Explorer Post 1010 Lockheed Martin Exploring Program Motors |
We are planning to use 24mm motors in the E and F class. We will use Estes E9-6 and E9-4 to test recovery at the 500 ft level. To get to the 800ft level we will use AeroTech re-loadable and single use motors. We might use the shorter delays to give our streamers the most time to deploy and act to delay descent. If the rocket is over 400g (including motor) we will need an F motor. Possible Motors
* According to ThrustCurve.org Here are the thrust charts from AeroTech.
Assembling an AeroTech reloadable is something we need to learn. You need to follow the instructions closely. Making one error in the assembly will destroy your rocket. One place where we differ is at the end. We don't use the red cap to hold the igniter. We use either a rubber band or masking tape. Here is a YouTube demonstration of assembling a G motor.
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Lockheed Martin Exploring Program Updated: January 7, 2010 |