Mission: Launch Initiative
Master Arts Festival Youth Rocket Club | NASA SLI 2026
Team Members
Target Altitude
VR Video Payload
Rocket Specifications
Mass Breakdown
The rocket's total mass is carefully distributed to ensure stability. The Aerotech K-class motor makes up a significant portion of the liftoff weight.
Altitude Projection
Simulations project an apogee of 4,442 ft, providing a healthy margin above the 4,300 ft target to account for real-world flight conditions.
Project Timeline & Flight Profile
Simulated Flight Profile
The flight simulation shows a rapid ascent, reaching apogee in approximately 16 seconds. The dual-deployment recovery system ensures a controlled descent and safe landing.
Key Milestones
Phase 1: Design & Planning
Sept - Nov 2025
Finalize CAD models, complete simulations, and submit the Preliminary Design Review (PDR).
Phase 2: Manufacturing
Dec 2025 - Jan 2026
Fabricate all airframe and payload components. Integrate subsystems and submit the Critical Design Review (CDR).
Phase 3: Testing
Feb - Mar 2026
Conduct recovery system drop tests, full-scale avionics tests, and a low-power test launch.
Phase 4: Launch
April 2026
Final preparations and travel for the official NASA SLI competition launch in Huntsville, AL.
Mission Budget Allocation
Total Budget: $2,500
The project is backed by a lean and effective budget. Propulsion, covering the high-power motors for testing and final launch, represents the largest expense. A 12% contingency fund is reserved for unforeseen costs, ensuring the mission stays on track financially.
Funding is secured through a combination of school grants, corporate sponsorships, and community fundraising initiatives.
STEM Engagement & Outreach
Our mission extends beyond the launchpad. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of innovators by sharing our passion for aerospace engineering with the community.
High School Club
Mentoring the Aliso Niguel High School rocketry club.
STEM Days
Hosting hands-on model rocket workshops for middle schoolers.
Science Fairs
Presenting project updates at local and regional science fairs.
Digital Outreach
Sharing our journey and progress through social media and our website.