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science-and-technology1 year ago•1 min saved

USC Students Break 20-Year Amateur Rocket Altitude Record

A team of students from USC's Rocket Propulsion Lab set a new amateur spaceflight altitude record with their rocket, Aftershock II, reaching 470,000 feet and achieving hypersonic speeds of Mach 5.5. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by the 2004 GoFast rocket by 90,000 feet. The students overcame challenges like thermal protection using innovative solutions, demonstrating that significant advancements in space exploration can be achieved without massive budgets.

via Hackaday|

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science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

USC Students Break Amateur Rocket Altitude Record with 89-Mile Launch

A team of undergraduate students from the University of Southern California's Rocket Propulsion Lab set a new record for amateur rocketry by launching their homemade rocket, Aftershock II, to an altitude of 470,000 feet, surpassing the previous record by 90,000 feet. The rocket, which reached speeds of Mach 5.5, was notable for its powerful solid-propellant motor and advanced thermal protection, including titanium-coated fins. This achievement marks a significant milestone in non-professional space exploration and engineering.

via Livescience.com|

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science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

USC Students Break Altitude Record with Student-Built Rocket

A student-built rocket from the University of Southern California's Rocket Propulsion Lab, named Aftershock II, has set a new world record for the highest altitude reached by a non-governmental and non-commercial rocket, soaring to over 470,000 feet. This achievement surpasses the previous amateur rocketry record by 90,000 feet and features several engineering innovations, including the most powerful solid-propellant motor fired by students. The rocket's advanced design and technology, such as a new avionics system and thermal protection, enabled it to withstand hypersonic flight conditions and be successfully recovered for data analysis.

via Interesting Engineering|

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science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

USC Students Break Rocket Launch World Record

The University of Southern California's Rocket Propulsion Lab set a new amateur altitude record by launching their Aftershock II rocket to 470,400 feet, surpassing the previous record of 380,000 feet. This achievement marks several engineering milestones, including the most powerful solid-propellant motor fired by students. The launch, which took place in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, featured significant upgrades such as a new avionics unit and titanium fin edges, demonstrating the team's technical prowess and innovation.

via Space.com|

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