1. Project METEOR Microsystems Engineering and Technology for the Exploration of Outer Regions

2. Projected Flight Pattern

3. Benefits No ground infrastructure Operates in a vacuum –Simpler nozzle design –Virtually no drag –Low maximum dynamic pressure Cheap access to space No weather influence on powered flight Frequent launch (once per month)

4. History at RIT Two previous platform teams –Design platform –Improve electronics and controls Two successful launches to 30,000 ft EE Graduate Students –Navigational and control systems

5. Our Project P06006 – “Design and Testing of a Small Scale Rocket for Pico- Satellite Launching System METEOR Project” Reliable hybrid rocket engine –Meets required thrust and burn times Ground testing Build test stand and develop procedure Paper design of final stage