Reefing cutter device
This is the device that ensures a correctly timed opening of the parachutes. It is first activated when the parachute unfolds, and the suspension line pulls a plug in the bottom. after that, when the Read more…
The reasons why the NEXØ-II launch is postponed until 2018
Scopecreep NEXØ-II was originally planned to be very similar to NEXØ-I. But as the year progressed more and more departments saw an opportunity to perform a full development iteration in order to bring their devices Read more…
The Nexø II rocket remains grounded on land until summer of 2018
The Nexø II rocket remains grounded on land until summer of 2018, the board of Copenhagen Suborbitals has just decided. Launching a rocket is a large-scale project. A lot of different parameters must be Read more…
Current Affairs – Jet Vanes – Guest Flemming Rasmussen
This video in the current affairs series is a walk through of the jet vane design and implementation on the Nexø II rocket by fabricator Flemming Rasmussen.
A short bulletin on the Nexø II rocket
Original blog by Jesper Rosendal. The pieces of the jigsaw puzzle we call Nexø II are about to be assembled. The pieces are a collection of aluminium parts, tubes, valves, wires, tanks, bolts, nuts and Read more…
The GPS board for Nexø II
The GPS board mentioned in my latest blog has now been put through the reflow soldering oven. Only component missing now is the GPS receiver from uBlox. As it cannot tolerate the reflow soldering process, Read more…
HAB the workshop – part 2
This is the second part in a series where we will show you our rocket workshop. Please enjoy!
Electrical connections
In a quiet corner on the platform above the metal workshop, a rocket mock-up made of cardboard and wooden boards has been put on a pair of sawhorses. It is used as a template for Read more…
Vostok & Sputnik on land in Nexø
Wednesday Tuesday evening, Jop, Scott, Johansen and I travelled to Bornholm. Jesper arrived the following day. Per who lives on the island, joined on Wednesday. We arrived early in the morning at Nexø harbour, after Read more…
Parachute test on Saturday – and HELP us!
Dear readers We really need your help with an important thing. You can read more about it further down the page. Parachute test this Saturday We are planning a new manned parachute test this Saturday Read more…
