Projects
Night Night Sleepy Time
In September of 2025 at the BALLS 32 rocket launch we attempted to launch a 2 stage rocket to 100k feet ASL, this launch was supposed to be a subscale test for our spaceshot.
Unfortunately due to issues with the booster propellant we suffered a catastrophic failure upon startup. The booster was completely destroyed but fortunately the sustainer recovered nominally after reaching an altitude of 500ft.
Spaceport America Cup 2024
In June of 2024 we competed in the highest level of rocketry.
The objective : successfully fly and recover a rocket with your own propulsion system to 30,000 feet. An 8.8 lb payload must also be integrated and kept intact upon recovery
The outcome: placed 2nd place in the 30k SRAD category and demonstrated our ability to fly high impulse motors that were entirely built in house.
Headstrong
Led by Constantine Childs, we launched a rocket that went 46,100 feet and 1227.63 miles per hour!
The objective : Engineer a high altitude rocket that could withstand intense aerodynamic pressure and heating similar to what the Spaceport America Cup rocket will experience.
2 Stage Subscale
This two-stage rocket is a 1/3 scale prototype of our space shot rocket to test stage separation and upper stage ignition methods. In addition, the test flight provided valuable qualitative feedback of the second stage's dynamic stability. The second stage reached an altitude of 7560 ft and a maximum speed of 370 mph. Half of the rocket is constructed from 3D printed carbon fiber (PETG), with the other half being fiberglass.
Certifications
Under Tripoli Rocketry Association rules, the “Level 3” is the highest level of high-power certification that can be granted to a rocketeer. 66% of our team is L3 certified
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Project Magda
Noah Miranda’s L3
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Project Ariadne
Ella Wu’s L3
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Project Aeolus
Constantine Child’s L3
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Project Carbon
Lucas Long’s L3
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Project Darkstar Extreme
Rowan Jordan’s L3
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Project Heavy Lift
Sawyer Shaw’s L3
