Finances
Any university project requires funding to turn an idea to a reality. Below is a description of SOARís expected cost for the project. These figures are not exact and may increase or decrease as the project develops.
SOAR will be working throughout the year to raise the funds necessary for a successful project. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated!
| Propulsion | ||
| Q Booster | $ 5,000.00 | |
| N Sustainer and Static Fire | $ 1,000.00 | |
| Recovery System | $ 1,000.00 | |
| Separation System | $ 1,000.00 | |
| Ignition System | $ 500.00 | |
| Travel | $ 1,000.00 | |
| Miscellaneous | $ 500.00 | |
| Sub Total: Propulsion | $10,000.00 | |
| Sustainer | ||
| Main Structure | $300.00 | |
| Frame to mount payload, camera, & insulated material | $500.00 | |
| Nose Cone | $250.00 | |
| Window (for camera) | $50.00 | |
| Parachute | $250.00 | |
| Services and Misc | $150.00 | |
| Sub Total: Sustainer | $1,500.00 | |
| Stability | ||
| Fins: | ||
| Test Launch: 8-10 | $1,000.00 | |
| Main Launch: 8-10 | $1,000.00 | |
| Sub Total: | $2,000.00 | |
| Payload | ||
| SCS (Sensor Control System) | $800.00 | |
| INS (Inertial Navigation System) | $2,000.00 | |
| VCS (Video Caputure System) | $800.00 | |
| SCTS (Signal Combination Transmission System) | $600.00 | |
| SCM (Separation Control Manager) | $200.00 | |
| GSS (Ground Support Station) | $100.00 | |
| Sub Total: Payload | $4,500.00 | |
| Travel | ||
| Team & Rocket Transportation to Wallops Flight facility Virgina | $5,000.00 | |
| Sub Total: Travel | $5,000.00 | |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | ||
| Publicity: Advertisements, Showcases, etc... | $500.00 | |
| Contingency: Emergency fund for extra parts | $1,500.00 | |
| Sub Total: Miscellaneous Expenses | $2,000.00 | |
TOTAL SOAR BUDGET $25,000.00 |
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