Ground system
Launch control
The ground system that arms and fires the rocket from a safe distance.
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Project Myriad
Myriad
4th place at AURC 2025 in the 10,000 ft COTS category.
4th
AURC 2025
10,000 ft · COTS propulsion
- Stages
- Single-stage
- Propulsion
- Solid
- Result
- 4th · AURC 2025
Project Myriad is one of ARD's two 2025 rockets. Entered as "ADEPT Rocketry", it placed 4th in the 10,000 ft Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) propulsion category at the Australian Universities Rocket Competition (AURC) 2025, flying on a solid motor.
01Anatomy
Take it apart
Scroll to separate the rocket into its components. Each one is explained as it comes into view.
C-01·Nose cone
Nose cone
Shapes the airflow at the tip of the rocket to keep drag low.
C-02·Avionics bay
Avionics bay
Carries the flight computers that track the flight and trigger recovery.
C-03·Recovery system (parachutes)
Recovery system
Houses the parachutes that bring the rocket back safely.
C-04·Airframe
Airframe
The body tube that holds the rocket together and carries the loads of flight.
C-05·Motor and propulsion
Motor
The solid rocket motor that powers the climb.
C-06·Fin can
Fin can
Keeps the rocket stable and flying straight.
C-07·Boat tail
Boat tail
Tapers the tail of the rocket to reduce drag.
03Systems
Propulsion and ground
05Results
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