Progress of the development of a two-stage supersonic rocket within a student’s association

Abstract

The Ares mission is part of a student-led project with the aim of developing a two-stage supersonic amateur rocket. This paper discusses the progress since its foundation in 2016 and how it is planned to continue progressing to achieve this objective. Currently, 4 rockets have been built and launched, evolving different aspects of the design and construction process in each one. From the Ares I, a two-stage rocket intended to test the electronics and the structure, the mission has evolved into designing the Phobos, a rocket whose aim is to compete in European Rocketry Challenges for universities. The final objective of the Ares Mission is to launch a two-stage supersonic rocket, the Ares III