Avionics & Recovery
Earendel enabled HALE to test avionics boards and verify recovery technologies. The success of each flight is a testament to the team’s work and commitment to safety.
The first launch of the year took place on February 2nd, 2025. The chilly weather of the Oregon high desert met the team as they prepared for launch. OSU AIAA and HALE would like to thank the Oregon Rocketry club (OROC), for providing the range and equipment needed to safely launch Earendel.
TEAM VIEW
DRONE VIEW
PAD VIEW
Apogee: 2574 feet
The launch was a success, and the team was able to use the onboard GPS and custom student-made firmware to locate the rocket, which landed safely under it’s parachute.
The second launch of Earendel occurred once again at Brothers, OR. This time HALE braved the heat of the Oregon high desert, as OROC hosted their Spring Thunder event.
GROUND VIEW
TEAM VIEW
Apogee: 2458 ft
Another successful flight, more data was acquired on the recovery side, informing design changes ahead of HALE’s subscale launch.
The third launch of Earendel occurred once again at Brothers, OR. With the help of OROC and a small group of HALE members the final Earendel launch was completed.
EARENDEL LAUNCH TEAM
Our 17 members who attended the launch, celebrating a successful launch and recovery.
OPERATOR VIEW
Apogee: 2506 ft
This flight allowed the validation of flight radio and GPS hardware vital for the CETUS Flight Vehicle. Additionally, this final successful flight for Earendel marked the end of its operational life. As HALE advances its avionics packages and has new test platform requirements, Earendel will be retired for a new future test platform.
