The rocket shall reach an apogee above 150,000 ft, with a goal of 185,000 feet. Subrequirements necessary to achieve this goal follow:

• Flight simulations shall accurately represent the rocket and demonstrate:
  • A minimum stability margin of 2 calibers across all points during flight
  • Stage separation in the supersonic regime
  • A minimum apogee above 150,000 ft, with a goal of 185,000 ft. 
• The fin cans shall withstand expected forces:
  • Drag force
  • Lift force
  • Shock loads
  • Interlaminar shear
  • Flutter
• The fin cans shall withstand expected heating:
  • Stagnation temperature
  • Heat released from the motor