MILLENNIUM ROCKET: HIGH ALTITUDE MODEL ROCKET PROJECT USING ORIGINAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL

1. Introduction

Millennium Rocket is presented by 213 Technic student community with an electrically original and remote purpose in the field of high altitude model rocketry with domestic material in the foreground. The project aims to evaluate the flight conditions, test temperature and structural stability of balsa-glass fiber composite structural material, which has no previous examples in this size.

2. Starting Point of the Project

The project idea emerged during the technical vision meetings held within the 213 Technic team. Team members determined the need for replacement of traditional material parts and parts of new composites with low density but sufficient mechanical strength. In this direction, composite structure was determined as the bright basic building block by processing the laminate of balsa wood panels and glass fiber tissues with epoxy resin.

3. Material Structure and Originality

The composite structure used in the Millennium Rocket consists of the following basic representations:

Balsa (ρ = 0.14 g/cm³): Increases performance by minimizing the total amount of the rocket thanks to its very low density.

Glass Fiber (ρ = 2.1 g/cm³): Does not withstand high tensile and impact according to the structure, balsa's incomplete maintenance is provided.

Epoxy Resin (ρ = 1.1 g/cm³): Increases integrity by providing insulation between layers.

This composite structure is being tried for the first time in this size and mission profile. The originality of the project lies not only in its material itself; It also lies in the successful integration of this material into a rocket body that is 4 meters long, 20 cm long and targeted to fly at Mach 1.1 speed.

4. Project Purpose and Goals

The main goal of the project is summarized below:

Use of Original Composite Material: To test the flight suitability of a composite system that has not been tried in this operation before in the literature,

High Altitude Performance: To optimize and provide lightness in a structure that can reach an altitude of 15,000 feet,

Development of Education and R&D Processes: To provide direct access to all engineering techniques (design, analysis, production, integration, testing),

Contribution to the National Technology Vision: It is shown that rocket structures can be produced with local and low-treatment methods.

5. Technical Specifications

Special Value
Rocket Length 2440 mm
Body Diameter 135 mm
Target Altitude 15,000 feet
Maximum Speed ​​Mach 1.147
Structure Material Balsa - Glass Fiber - Epoxy Composite
Engine Aerotech N3300 (steady burning, unstoppable)
Nose Cone Ogive tip Glass Fiber
Flap Material Aluminum 6061
Internal Parts Aluminum 6061

6. Conclusion and Evaluation

Millennium Rocket is an original project developed with 213 Technic's engineering-oriented approach, integrated into high altitude model rocketry with advanced material capacity. Balsa-glass fiber composite structure within the scope of the project aims to show high performance theoretically and to verify these targets in the field with flight tests.

This project is not only to participate in a competition; It is also a holistic R&D study that brings together material development, applied engineering education and comprehensiveness-oriented design principles with domestic production awareness.