2012 Student Rocket Program Request for Payload Proposals 2012 Student Rocket Program Request for Payload Proposals Photo by Ray LaPanse

Student Rocket Program Summary United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Ball Aerospace have created a unique educational program whereby they sponsor an annual launch event for large high power sport rockets. The rockets will launch in July 2012 near Pueblo, CO and will fly to between 4000 and 10,000 feet above the ground. The rockets will carry payloads designed and built by high school student teams. Payloads are objects, simple or complex, that are carried by the rockets high into the sky, and then deployed (usually) from the rocket. A payload can be almost anything a team can dream up. There is no cost to the students/schools to fly payloads on the rockets. Program involves interns at ULA & Ball, and high school students from Colorado or other states - ULA interns will build the rockets - Ball interns will build four large payloads - 16 high school teams will have an opportunity to provide payloads - All participants are encouraged to attend and participate in the launch Program objectives are to: - Give students design, analysis, test, and hands-on fabrication experience - Allow students to be directly involved in launching the largest rocket in the state of Colorado - Provide a fun and enriching experience that motivates students to pursue a technical career Wanted : High schools interested in forming a team to build a payload - Team should be led by a teacher or mentor associated with the school - Team will be supported by ULA or Ball engineers/mentors as required - Schedule: - Interested teams should notify ULA of your intent to participate by Dec 1, Team leaders need to submit a simple payload proposal to ULA by Jan 25, Winning Payload Teams will be notified by Feb 1, Launch is tentatively planned for July 28, See proposal form at the end of this presentation for detailed instructions

Rocket & Payload Lineup These rockets are planned to be launched in 2012 Payload compartments are shown in yellow Payload Class indicated in blue font next to payload compartment Future Rocket 300” tall (3) N Class Engines 8500 feet altitude Stars “N” Stripes Rocket 200” tall N Class Engine 4500 feet altitude Payload Provider: Ball Intern Team 3 Payload Provider: Ball Intern Team 4 Payload Provider: Ball Intern Team 1 Payload Provider: Ball Intern Team 2 Payload 1 6’-3” Tim Tebow (shown for scale reference) Payload Provider: High School TBD Payload 2 ICARUS Rocket L Class Engine 4000 feet altitude Reliant Robin Rocket M Class Engine 10,000 feet altitude PL 19 PL Cosmos Rocket I Class Engine No Payload 4000 ft altitude MX-774 Rocket I Class Engine No Payload 4000 ft altitude 18 Payload Provider: High School TBD Payload 3 Payload Provider: High School TBD Payload Provider: High School TBD Payload Provider: High School TBD A C B C D E F F GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

1. Payloads can be electrically and functionally active or passive. 2. No explosives or live animals (except insects) permitted. Small pyrotechnics for device actuation is permissible. 3. Class A, B, C, D, and E Class payloads will be deployed/jettisoned from rocket. Class F and G payloads can be deployed or remain in rocket (payload choice). If Class F or G payloads are not deployed their length can increase by 3” over the length specified. 4. Estimated flight max acceleration = 10 g’s, Jettison max acceleration = 100 g’s. In Other Words: make your payload sturdy. 5. Each payload team will be provided a Fit Check Tube. If your payload fits in the fit check tube, it will fit in its rocket payload compartment. 6. Each payload team will be provided a Payload Tube. A Payload Tube is the largest possible tube that will fit inside the Fit Check Tube. The payload tube can be used in several ways: 1) It can be used as the outer structure of the payload, i.e. items can be installed inside or attached to the inside of the Payload Tube, 2) the Payload Tube can be split into two 180 degree half shells that surround your payload and protect it during jettison, then fall away from your payload after jettison, 3) or you don’t need to use the Payload Tube. 7. Payloads must be installed in rocket with no further access at least 60 minutes prior to launch Class B Payload (Stars “N” Stripes Rocket) Dimensions: 24” Long x 11.4” Dia Mass Limit: 20 lbs max # Available: 1 (For Ball Aerospace Interns) Payload Classes Class A Payload (Future Rocket) Dimensions: 34” Long x 11.4” Dia Mass Limit: 25 lbs max # Available: 1 (For Ball Aerospace Interns) Class C Payload (Future or Stars N Stripes) Dimensions: 15” Long x 7.5” Dia Mass Limit: 10 lbs max # Available: 2 (For Ball Aerospace Interns) Class D Payload (Icarus Rocket) Dimensions: 24” Long x 7.5” Dia Mass Limit: 12 lbs max # Available: 1 (For High School Teams) Class E Payload (Reliant Robin Rocket) Dimensions: 15” Long x 6” Dia Mass Limit: 10 lbs max # Available: 1 (For High School Teams) Class F Payload (Icarus or Reliant Robin) Dimensions: 9” Long x 3.9” Dia Mass Limit: 5 lbs max # Available: 2 (For High School Teams) Class G Payload (Future Rocket) Dimensions: 6” Long x 3.9” Dia Mass Limit: 3 lbs max # Available: 12 (For High School Teams) A B C E F G D Payload Requirements

2009 Payload Deployment Photo Payload Ideas A payload can be almost anything you can dream up, from something very simple, to something very complex. See table at right to get an idea of what payloads have been attempted in the past. You can re- attempt any of the previous concepts, or come up with something totally new!

Predicted Flight Profile – Future Rocket Liftoff T+0 sec Altitude = 0 feet AGL Altitude = 5400 feet MSL Velocity = 0+ mph 1 st Stage Engine Burnout T+7 sec Altitude = 1900 feet AGL Velocity = 270 mph 1 st Stage Jettison T+8 sec Altitude = 2300 feet AGL Velocity = 240 mph 2nd Stage Engine Ignition T+9 sec Altitude = 2600 feet AGL Velocity = 210 mph 2nd Stage Engine Burnout T+16 sec Altitude = 5700 feet AGL Velocity = 310 mph Apogee – Drogue Chute Deployment T+30 to T+37 sec Altitude = 8400 feet AGL Vertical Velocity = 0 mph Fast Fall Under Drogue Small Payloads Deploy T+40 sec to T+55 sec Velocity = 45 mph Nose Cone, Large Payload, and Main Parachute Deployment T+60 sec Velocity = 45 mph Altitude = 6500 feet AGL Nose Cone Payload & Parachute Deployment T+65 sec Velocity = 80 mph Altitude = 6000 feet AGL Touchdown of Modules T sec Velocity = mph Altitude = 0 feet AGL 1 st Stage Chute Deployment T+15 sec T+40 T+43 T+46 T+49 T+52 T+55 T+40 T+43 T+46 T+49 T+52 T+55 Photos by Ray LaPanse

1 Section View A-A High School Payload Installed in Rocket Class G Payload 3.90” dia x 6” long (max) Piston Dynawind Cylinder (3.90” inner diameter) 0.66 Gram Black Powder Explosive Charge Rocket Airframe Cover Plate Parachute AA Ejection Sequence 1.At specified time in flight, small explosive charge fires 2.Pressure from charge pushes against piston & payload 3.Cover plate breaks free of rocket 4.Payload flies free of rocket 5.Parachute deploys 5 Class G Payload Accommodations And Ejection Sequence

Vendors that sell parts that could be used to build rocket or payloads. You are not limited to these sources, but they are a good place to start. Misc rocketry components: Misc rocketry components: Misc rocketry components: Misc parts, fasteners, materials: Airborne Cameras: Timers and Altimeters: Parachutes: National Assn of Rocketry Website: Misc Electronics: Misc Electronics: Launch Video: Launch Video: Launch Video: Short videos from previous ULA/Ball rocket launch events. Additional Information Send questions, comments, or proposal forms to: Greg Arend United Launch Alliance Stars “N” Stripes rocket fires retro rockets on its fin tips to limit its altitude Photo by Ray LaPanse ULA Intern Rocket Program Home Page:

2012 Payload Proposal Form Title/Name of your Payload Concept: Type your Payload Name here Team Leader Name and Contact Info: Name / School / Phone / address / Paper mail address Payload Concept Description: Describe what your payload will be, how it will work, and what it will be made of. Provide as much info as you know. It is OK to add sketches, photos, etc. if you have them. Team Description: Describe who will work on the project with the team leader (i.e. 12 th grade Physics class, 10 th grade shop class, etc.). Describe resources available to the team (i.e. work facility, tools, payload materials) Is one or more members of your team planning to attend the launch in person?: Yes, No, or Undecided Which class of payload are you requesting?: D, E, F, or G. There are one D, one E, two F, and twelve G Class payload spots available for high schools. If D, E, or F class is required for your payload concept, tell us why. If you ask for D, E, or F class and do not get it, can you make your concept work in a G Class spot? Sell Your Project/Team Here: Tell us why you want to do this. Convince us that you can achieve your objectives. Tell us you will be dedicated to deliver a product that has a reasonable chance of working. Are there any unique discriminators that set your team apart. If your payload is Not selected for a firm launch slot, will you build a payload for a standby slot : Yes or No (We plan to launch 16 payloads built by high school teams. It is possible that one or more of these payloads may not be ready for launch by launch day. Therefore, in addition to awarding 16 firm launch slots, we may award 2 additional standby launch slots that may fly in 2012 if any of the firm payloads fail to show up ready for launch. If the standby payloads are built but do not get to fly in 2012, they will be awarded a firm launch spot on the 2013 rocket.) Instructions: 1.Complete the information requested above in the space provided (red text). 2.If you think your school wants to participate in the summer 2012 launch event, please notify ULA (reference contact info below) of your intent to participate by Dec 1, 2011, so that we may understand the extent of high school interest and send out more, or stop sending, requests for proposals to additional high schools as appropriate. 3.Submit this proposal form to ULA by Jan 25, Proposal team leaders will be notified by Feb 1, 2012 if their payload has been selected to fly on the ULA rocket. 5.Chances of being awarded a payload spot on the rocket depend on the number of proposals submitted. Proposals will be judged based on creativity, credibility, and completeness. 6.There is no cost to the school to fly on the rocket. 7.A team may submit more than one proposal, but no team will be awarded more than one payload spot on the rocket unless there are more spots available than proposals received. 8.This form may be expanded to multiple pages if required. 9.ULA and Ball engineers can be available to consult with the high school payload teams as required during the development of the payloads. 10.Contact Info: Submit questions, Notification of Your Intent to Participate, and Proposals via to Greg Arend at