TR -1000
Rocket

TR -1000

The TR-1000 sounding rocket is an experimental launch platform developed for low-altitude payload delivery and educational aerospace missions. Designed to transport up to 1 kg of payload to approximately 1 kilometer altitude, TR-1000 provides a practical and affordable solution for academic institutions, student teams, and early-stage R&D programs. The rocket features a lightweight cardboard composite airframe, an all-up mass of 5.5 kg, and uses an I-class solid rocket motor for propulsion. It incorporates an onboard flight computer for data logging and mission monitoring, along with a parachute-based recovery system. TR-1000 employs a mechanical side-deployment mechanism for CanSat release, enabling reliable payload deployment during flight. The vehicle is currently ground-tested and configured as an unguided rocket system.

Project Objectives
Develop a low-cost sounding rocket platform
Demonstrate 1 km-class payload delivery capability
Enable CanSat deployment missions
Key Achievements
Designed and ground-tested sounding rocket platform
Demonstrated integration of onboard flight computer
Implemented mechanical side-deploy CanSat mechanism
Technologies Used
Lightweight StructuresI-Class PropulsionFlight ComputerMechanical DeploymentParachute Recovery

Project Status

Completed
Progress100%

Timeline

Started

10/15/2023

Timeline

Completed

Team

2 team members

Milestones

Design Phase Completion

Prototype Manufacturing

Ground Testing