Abstract: The Adaptable Deployable Entry and Placement Technology (ADEPT) Sounding Rocket One (SR-1) fight test will be the first sub-orbital flight of Nano-ADEPT. Nano-ADEPT is a deployable heatshield for secondary payload missions desiring to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere or deliver small science payloads to Mars or Venus. Two units have been built and tested in preparation of launch: one designated the “Spare” unit and one the “Flight” unit. The general development approach has been to perform all…