We had a great time in Bunnell Florida at our first Full Scale launch for NSL yesterday! We had a successful launch, reaching 5574 feet and an interesting recovery when our Nosecone and Payload Section landed in the power lines and our Booster Section landed about a mile away. We have lots of work to do in order to get ready for launch #2 in February. A special thanks to FPL, Florida Power & Lights, for getting our rocket down safely from the power lines!
Turning on the altimeters before leaving the launch pad.
Our mentor Jim guiding us when assembling the rocket.
Checking items off the safety checklist as we go along.
After a long day we are finally ready to launch!
Carrying the rocket to the launch pad.
Loading the motor into the rocket.
Prepping the motor.
Inspecting the parachutes before we fold them and place them inside the rocket!
