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Big Lincoln 1 - Rocket Launch Video (1/2) (2011-07-31)

This is a video of the first launch of the Big Lincoln class of rockets. The Big Lincoln 1 is single stage high powered rocket (NAR L1 x3 cluster) powered by three Aerotech G35 composite rocket engines. The video was shot with three cameras. During this launch, only two of the three engines ignited - this provided the minimum required thrust to overcome the high material weight of this particular design. Future designs will use epoxy composite fins and lightweight body tubing to improve L/D while increasing the overall length of the rocket.

Big Lincoln 1 - Rocket Launch Video (2/2) (2011-07-31)

This video shows two launches, (1) the first launch of a single G40-powered rocket and, (2) the second and final launch of the "Big Lincoln 1" rocket. The Big Lincoln 1 is single stage high powered rocket (NAR L1 x3 cluster) powered by three Aerotech G35 composite rocket engines. This launch was performed after hardware upgrades to the launch control system in order to provide sufficient current to the ignitors. All three engines fired during this launch of "Big Lincoln 1." The nosecone section of the rocket was also upgraded for this launch from a triangular cross-section cardboard nose to a molded plastic tapered cone.