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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.

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