Sparkmaker 1
Overview
Sparkmaker 1 is the first rocket that takes into account everything I learned from Project 767. It uses airfoiled launch buttons and fins, an optimized nosecone, and a boattail to fly efficiently on mid-power and high-power motors. This is the first rocket for Project Sparkmaker and serves mostly as a design and construction pathfinder. The name and color scheme of the Sparkmaker family come from the amazing mascot of Purdue University, Boilermaker Special.
Height
1077 mm / 42.4 in
Diameter
57.4 mm / 2.26 in
Mass
0.47 kg / 16.5 oz
Motor Mount
29 mm / 1.14 in
Flight Profile
Subsonic - Transonic
Projected Speed
154 m/s / 345 mph / Mach 0.45 (On a G64 motor)
Payload
Internal Height
220 mm / 8.66 in
Internal Diameter
54 mm / 2.13 in
Capability
Sparlmaker’s payload bay is equipped to carry 54 mm diameter payloads such as a sensor unit or a mass simulator
The payload bay is equipped with altimeter air pressure vent holes as well as a shock cord attachment point to connect it with the booster
Sparkmaker 1 shares a common payload bay design with Tri-Star and Sparkmaker 2
Booster
Height
561 mm / 22.09 in
Diameter
57.4 mm / 2.26 in
Motor Mount
29 mm / 1.14 in
Capability
Sparkmaker’s booster can house a variety of 29 mm engines
The booster is equipped with recovery hardware such as the rocket’s shock cord and parachute.
For higher altitude flights, the booster can also house a Jolly Logic Chute Release