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USC Rocket Propulsion Lab

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USC Rocket Propulsion Lab

@USCRPL

The Rocket Propulsion Laboratory at the University of Southern California, The first student group to launch a rocket to space...But that was just the beginning

Los Angeles, CA

Joined October 2012

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USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Nov 15, 2024
Aftershock II has officially become the highest and fastest amateur rocket of all time! Following its successful launch to space on Oct. 20, 2024, an internal data review concluded a world-record altitude of 470,400 ft and a top speed of 5,283 ft/s (Mach 5.5).
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USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Sep 26, 2021
Unfortunately, Earthshakiier failed shortly into firing. Next, we will begin an all-hands anomaly investigation to determine the root-cause and come back with an even better design. Stay tuned for what's next to come!
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Oct 22, 2024
One year after Shockwave and 6 months after Aftershock I, we have successfully flown Aftershock II to space. More details to come soon as we process the data!
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USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Nov 3, 2021
After a month-long anomaly investigation, we have concluded a most likely cause of failure for our Earthshakiier static fire. Learn more about what happened in our anomaly update: uscrpl.com/news/esii-upda…
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
May 6, 2021
We are pleased to announce a paper about a new system we developed: the Lightspeed Rangefinder. Using radio, this system can track high-power rockets under conditions where existing GPS units and altimeters cannot. Check out our avionics lead's writeup: engrxiv.org/ypmvc/
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Apr 27, 2022
We successfully recovered Jawbone shortly after launch! The vehicle reached an apogee of 41,300 ft AGL, a max Mach of 1.717, and a peak acceleration of 7.266 Gs. Stay tuned for more updates and media soon!
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Oct 22, 2023
Shockwave was a success! With a max thrust of 3,772 lbf and a total impulse of 45,698 lbf-s, Shockwave is officially the most powerful solid motor ever fired by students!
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USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
May 22, 2019
“Earth to Traveler IV?” On April 21, 2019 Traveler IV flew past the Karman line with a confidence of 90%, making it the first entirely student designed-and-built rocket to reach space. Full video: bit.ly/2wbSZCK TIV blog (with data analysis): bit.ly/2Er3Ddv
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Feb 13, 2022
Well that didn’t go as planned! Unfortunately, Earthshakiiiest joined its predecessors in ending with a boom. Next we’ll investigate and head back to the test stand. Stay tuned!
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Nov 14, 2022
Firebiter was a success! Yesterday morning we completed our largest static fire since Graveler II nearly 5 years ago. Next up - high performance flight vehicle!
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Feb 11, 2022
✅ Nozzle complete! Tomorrow we will finish integrating the motor leading up to Earthshakiiiest’s static fire, currently scheduled for no earlier than Saturday 2/12!
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Apr 21, 2022
The nozzle has our machinist’s approval! Next up is final motor integration before Jawbone’s launch on Saturday!
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Apr 17, 2020
Our nosecone tech has come a long way...
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab
@USCRPL
Apr 3, 2023
Fireball was successfully launch this past Saturday, April 1st! Amazing job to the team, Flight On ✌️ Thank you to @Spaceport_NM for all of the support!
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