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ICARO

Experimental sounding rocket designed to test new propulsion systems and advanced onboard systems

Avionics & Sensors

Avionics & Sensors

ICARO features a custom avionics bay with redundant IMU and barometric sensors. The onboard computer logs flight data at 1 kHz and controls active roll stabilization via canards.

  • Custom IMU board (MPU-9250)
  • Barometric altimeter (BMP388)
  • 900 MHz telemetry link
  • SD card data logger at 1 kHz

Propulsion — SARM-A

ICARO is powered by SARM-A, Space Eagle's first SRAD solid rocket motor. SARM-A produces approximately 800 N of thrust for 3 seconds, pushing ICARO past the sound barrier.

  • HTPB-based propellant
  • ~800 N average thrust
  • 3 s burn time
  • Custom steel casing

Structure & Wings

The airframe is built from glass fiber and carbon fiber composite. Trapezoidal fins ensure stability throughout the transonic regime. The nosecone is machined from fiberglass.

  • Carbon/glass fiber composite
  • CNC-machined nosecone
  • Trapezoidal fin geometry
  • Parachute ejection at apogee

Flight Profile

ICARO is designed for an apogee of approximately 3 km. A dual-event recovery system deploys a drogue at apogee and the main parachute at 300 m AGL.

  • Target apogee: ~3 km
  • Dual-event recovery
  • Drogue at apogee, main at 300 m
  • GPS tracking module

Join the ICARO Mission

Interested in contributing to ICARO? Whether you have expertise in avionics, propulsion, or structures, get in touch.

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