Sugar Rocketry

Event Brochure

 

A sugar rocket is a model rocket powered by a mixture of sugar and an oxidizer (commonly KNO3). The specific impulse, total impulse, and thrust are generally lower for the same amount of fuel than other composite model rocket fuels, but sugar rockets are significantly cheaper.

This competition is a test for the maximum vertical altitude achieved by the rocket.

Rocket Specifications (Summary):

• More details are provided in the brochure attached below.
• The participants are free to make rockets of any shape and material. The rocket should be assembled on the spot from raw materials. Prefabricated parts are not allowed.
• The rocket must have a fuse that extends sufficiently below the nozzle.
• Solid rocket fuel will be provided by the organizers as 25 grams of sugar-potassium nitrate mix. Attempting to use a different propellant in place of it or in conjunction with it is strictly prohibited.
• The rocket will need to carry a payload of 50-75g which will be of dimensions 5cm x 5cm x 8cm.
• A launch pad having a 5mm rod to act as support during launch will be provided.