NASA Currently trying to build a rocket to launch into space

[Dr 118]

TL;DR

im a first year a level student that wants to launch a small scale rocket into space

its always been a dream of mine to visit the stars and now that I'm old enough and in a levels i wanted to send a bit of myself to space in a rocked like a hair or something but I've ran into some problems and came here to ask for your opinions on what fuel i should use and what material i should use the the shell of rocket as am only in first year a levels so any suggestions would be much appreciated and the fuel will take up about 90 percent mass and launch the rocket about 830Km the maths behind it i can take care of but just need to know some good and prerferably somewhat affordable materials to use but i am willing to break the bank a little

 

[berkeman]

Welcome to PF.

Your Profile shows that you are in the UK, so I did a Google search on amateur rocketry clubs in the UK and got lots of hits. Maybe try the same search to find the one that is closest to you. Linking up with your local club is definitely the best way to learn more about amateur rocketry and to get some hands-on experience.

 

[mfb]

Space (100 km) is an extremely ambitious goal. There are only a few amateur teams worldwide that have achieved it. You'll need years to learn with smaller rockets and probably a 6-digit budget. BPSspace is working towards a space shot. He is funding it with his 6000 Patreon subscribers and revenue from YouTube and other stuff and he has been working on this for years. His videos should give you an idea of the challenge involved. Among many other things, he had to develop his own solid fuel mixture because commercial options don't offer the right thrust profile to reach 100 km.

 

[marcusl]

I suggest that you use capitalization and punctuation in future posts. It’s pretty hard to parse your thoughts without them.

 

[Dr 118]

Thanks for the tip it's my first time using a platform like this

 

[phyzguy]

Thanks for the tip it's my first time using a platform like this

And yet still no punctuation nor capitalization of the second sentence.

 

[Flyboy]

I love the enthusiasm, but as others have mentioned, a space shot is not an easy task. Trying to jump straight into that is recipe for disaster.
My advice would be to start small. Aim for 1km first. Then go for 2-3. Then 5. Then 10. Ease into it, get a feel for how to build a safe and sound rocket. Learn about how to run your telemetry, your recovery, and your staging (because you are going to need staging). Start learning how to cast your own motors, which is quite probably the single most dangerous part of this exercise.

And most importantly, start working with folks in the field already. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel… learn lessons from more experienced people who have walked this path before, especially when it comes to regulations and coordinating with the government. Once you get past a certain point, you start edging into the territory where governments get… concerned. Space shots are well past that threshold and you will need to coordinate with them for the safety of yourself and others.