It was all joy and excitement in Adanwomase Senior High School on Friday, February 2, when the school launched its newly developed rocket.

The school located in the Ashanti Region had its students surround the rocket as it was about to launch. The students joined the count down.

The rocket indeed launched but not as expected.

A rocket launch involves a series of carefully orchestrated steps to propel a spacecraft or payload into space. The process typically includes the following key stages:

Pre-launch Preparations:

Payload Integration: The payload (satellite, scientific instrument, or crewed spacecraft) is integrated into the rocket's payload fairing, which protects it during the initial stages of the launch.

Rocket Assembly: The various rocket stages, including the first stage, second stage, and any additional boosters, are assembled and connected.

Launch Vehicle Fueling:

The rocket is filled with the required propellants, typically liquid oxygen (LOX) and rocket-grade kerosene (RP-1) or liquid hydrogen, depending on the type of rocket.

Countdown and Ignition:

The countdown sequence begins, involving a series of checks and verifications.

The rocket engines are ignited at the designated moment to start the launch.

Liftoff:

The rocket lifts off from the launch pad, overcoming Earth's gravity. The liftoff is a critical moment, and the rocket must generate enough thrust to break free from the gravitational pull.

Stage Separation:

As the rocket ascends, it often consists of multiple stages. Once a stage has expended its fuel, it is jettisoned to reduce mass, and the next stage ignites.

Orbital Insertion or Trajectory Adjustment:

If the mission goal is to achieve orbit, the rocket performs orbital insertion by firing its engines at specific points in its trajectory. If the mission involves leaving Earth's orbit, further trajectory adjustments may be made.

Payload Deployment:

Once the rocket reaches its intended destination or orbit, the payload is deployed. This could involve releasing satellites into orbit, sending probes on their interplanetary trajectories, or other mission-specific tasks.

End of Mission:

After the primary mission objectives are achieved, the rocket may perform additional maneuvers or be intentionally deorbited.

Adanwomase Senior High School's rocket failed to exhibit from stage 2 to 8 in the video gone viral. It plummeted and came tumbling down hastily.