Thrust Vectored Rockets: How to Stick Landing

In 2019, we spoke to model rocket enthusiast and self-taught engineer Joe Barnard about his quest to create model rockets that launch and land realistically. That is, rocket models that mimic the slower, controlled speeds and stability of SpaceX and NASA rockets. Joe primarily uses electronics in his prototypes, along with a few mechanical components needed to create models that have the look and feel of full-size rockets. Once he mastered propulsion, landing successfully was his biggest challenge. Read Joe's article on his process and technical documentation HERE.

This week, after seven years of hard work, Joe released a video documenting his success!

I wonder why landing a model rocket vertically is so difficult...