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LYNXROCKET

Experimental launch vehicle designed for iterative mission testing, data collection, and avionics reliability across multiple flight campaigns.

Project Overview

Building a reliable platform through real flight data

Lynxrocket is the core vehicle program of LYNXSPACE

Mission Philosophy

Every launch is a controlled experiment. We prioritize data quality, safe recovery, and actionable post-flight analysis over altitude records.

Iterative Design

V5 incorporates structural, avionics, and aerodynamic changes validated across four previous flight series and dozens of ground tests.

Open Documentation

Flight reports, telemetry logs, and design decisions are shared to support the broader educational rocketry community in Portugal.

Technical Specifications

LYNXROCKET V5 Reference Sheet

Airframe & Structure

  • Total Length: 2.4 m
  • Diameter: 140 mm
  • Dry Mass: 9 kg
  • Material: Carbon Fiber body and fins
  • Nose Cone: Ogive, fiberglass layup

Propulsion & Performance

  • Motor Class: M impulse range
  • Burn Time: ~3 s
  • Peak Thrust: ~3000 N
  • Target Apogee: 3 000 m AGL
  • Max Velocity: ~Mach 1.2

Avionics & Telemetry

  • Flight Computer: LynxYnav V6.1
  • Sensors: Dual IMU, barometer, GNSS
  • Telemetry: 868 MHz LoRa downlink
  • Logging: Onboard 16MB Flash Chip at 50 Hz
  • Events: Dual-deploy pyro channels with main backup

Recovery System

  • Stage 1: Drogue at apogee
  • Stage 2: Main chute at ~300 m
  • Deployment: Electronically fired charges
  • Backup: Telemetry-based redundancy
  • Landing Speed: ~5 m/s

Campaign Plan

V5 Mission Timeline

Q1 2026

Avionics Bench Validation

Hardware-in-the-loop testing of Lynx FC V5 board, sensor fusion calibration, and communication stress tests.

Q2 2026

Ground Test Series

Recovery deployment drills, and full dress rehearsal with integrated avionics.

Q3 2026

Flight Campaign Alpha

First V5 flights targeting 3000m apogee for telemetry validation, recovery consistency, and airframe stress data.

Near future

Full Payload Campaign

Cientific tests open to companies and partners.

Get Involved

Interested in payload space or campaign partnership?

We offer payload integration slots and partner observation opportunities for universities, sponsors, and engineering teams.

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