SKIPPER 1

CURRENT PROJECT

PURPOSE AND HISTORY

Skipper 1 is a singe-stage sub scale solid motor test rocket that will serve as the sustainer stage for the 2-stage Skipper 2 rocket. This rocket will be manufactured entirely in house and will prove design concepts to be upscaled for the Hokie 0.75 launch vehicle.  It utilizes a dual recovery deployment system and will be constructed entirely from composite materials.

Maximum Altitude:  3,549 ft

Maximum Velocity:  535.9 ft/sec

Impulse:  745.5 Ns

Motor: J615ST

Launch Location:  Tripoli Central Virginia, Rapidan, VA

Expected Launch: February 2023