Helios Ascendant

Command attention on the flight line with Helios Ascendant - a visually stunning, Level 3 high-power rocket engineered for reliability and record-setting altitude.

Designer

Stage Count

1

Engines

Aerotech M1500G
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Apogee

2177 m

Total Flight Time

110.7 s

Rocket Length

2311 mm

Max. Diameter

140 mm

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Push your high-power ambitions skyward with the Helios Ascendant - a bold, visually striking Level 3 centerpiece for serious rocketeers. Standing over 7.5 feet tall with a commanding 5.5-inch airframe and sleek, swept fins, this one-stage juggernaut is engineered for both presence and performance. Its clean, modern profile hints at power, while robust construction invites confidence at the pad and in the air.

Designed around advanced composite or high-grade plywood fins and a rugged fiberglass or phenolic body, Helios Ascendant is built for reliability under the extreme forces of M-class power. The generous payload bay and sturdy fin can make it ideal for experimenters or those seeking a showpiece for club launches. The large, high-visibility parachute recovery ensures safe returns from impressive altitudes - over 7,000 feet on recommended motors - making it perfect for NAR or Tripoli field events.

Whether you’re chasing your Level 3 certification or seeking the ultimate sport flight, Helios Ascendant delivers a thrilling scale of rocket science. Its balanced design and eye-catching lines make it equally at home on the launch rail or in your trophy display. For the seasoned builder ready to make their mark, this is the rocket that truly lives up to its name.
Flight Results
Apogee (hmax) 2177 m at 17.0 s
Velocity (vmax) 369 m/s at 3.3 s
Acceleration (amax) 158 m/s² at 0.1 s

Rocket Weight
Lift-Off 10261.8 g
Burnout 7630.8 g
Propellant Weight 2631.0 g

Stability
Center of Gravity (CG) 1629 mm
Center of Pressure (CP) 1656 mm
Stability stable

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