College Students' Rocket Sets New Amateur Space Altitude Record
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A team of students from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Rocket Propulsion Lab has set a new altitude record for student-built rockets with their creation, Aftershock II, which reached 90,000 feet in Nevada's Black Rock Desert. The rocket, featuring the most powerful solid-propellant motor designed by students, achieved hypersonic speeds of Mach 5.5. This achievement highlights the potential of student engineering and sets a new standard for innovation in aerospace technology.
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