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Development logs, milestones, and everything happening across Nova Aerospace.

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JAN 2026

Nova Aerospace Founded

Officially founded Nova Aerospace. Defined the long-term roadmap - from NAR L1 all the way to a space shot above the Karman line.

MILESTONE

ROADMAP

Nova Aerospace FoundedJAN 2026

Established Nova Aerospace. Defined the mission, set long-term goals, and began researching solid rocket propulsion.

DONE

NAR Level 1 Certification2026

Build and successfully fly a high-power rocket using a certified H or I motor to earn NAR Level 1.

NOW

PCB Development - Flight Computer v12026 - 2027

Design and fabricate a custom flight computer PCB with altimeter, accelerometer, and deployment charge control.

NAR Level 2 Certification2027

Pass the written exam and fly a rocket on a J, K, or L motor. Integrate the custom flight computer for data logging.

NAR Level 3 Certification2028

Design, build, and fly an M-class or above rocket with full documentation and review by two TAP members.

Custom Solid Rocket Motor R&D2028 - 2029

Begin developing a custom solid rocket motor - propellant grain design, casing fabrication, nozzle engineering, and static fire testing.

Space Shot - Above the Karman Line2029+

The end goal: design and launch a rocket that crosses 100 km altitude. Full custom propulsion, avionics, and recovery systems.

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