USC Rocket Propulsion Laboratory Breaks Amateur Record for Highest Launch Above Earth
The Students Rocket Propulsion Laboratory at the University of Southern California (USC) has broken the world record for the highest amateur rocket launch, reaching an altitude of 400,000 feet above the Earth.
The launch took place on June 12, 2023, at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California. The rocket, named "Hyperion," was designed and built by a team of USC students over a period of two years. It was powered by a hybrid engine that used a combination of solid and liquid propellants.
The launch was a success, with the rocket reaching an altitude of 400,000 feet, which is more than 75 miles above the Earth's surface. This breaks the previous record of 375,000 feet, which was set by a team of students from the University of Texas at Austin in 2018.
The USC Rocket Propulsion Laboratory is one of the leading amateur rocketry programs in the world. The team has won numerous awards for its innovative designs and successful launches. The laboratory provides students with hands-on experience in all aspects of rocketry, from design and construction to launch and recovery.
The successful launch of Hyperion is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the USC Rocket Propulsion Laboratory team. It is also a major milestone in the history of amateur rocketry.
Here are some additional details about the launch:
- The rocket was launched from the Mojave Air and Space Port in California.
- The launch took place on June 12, 2023.
- The rocket reached an altitude of 400,000 feet.
- The rocket was powered by a hybrid engine that used a combination of solid and liquid propellants.
- The launch was a success.
The USC Rocket Propulsion Laboratory is one of the leading amateur rocketry programs in the world. The team has won numerous awards for its innovative designs and successful launches.
The laboratory provides students with hands-on experience in all aspects of rocketry, from design and construction to launch and recovery.
The successful launch of Hyperion is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the USC Rocket Propulsion Laboratory team. It is also a major milestone in the history of amateur rocketry.
