USC Student Rocket Group Shatters International Amateur Space Record

Student-Built Rocket Reaches Edge of Space

A team of students from the University of Southern California (USC) has shattered the international amateur space record by launching a student-built rocket to the edge of space.

The rocket, named "Apollo", reached an altitude of 37,900 feet (11,550 meters), surpassing the previous record of 36,800 feet (11,220 meters) set by a team from the University of California, Berkeley in 2018.

The USC rocket was powered by a hybrid engine that used a combination of solid and liquid propellants. The engine was designed and built by the students themselves.

Students Gain Valuable Experience

The students who worked on the project gained valuable experience in rocketry, engineering, and project management.

They also learned about the challenges of working on a complex project with a deadline.

The project was funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Rocketry Club Inspires Future Engineers

The USC Rocketry Club is a student-run organization that provides students with the opportunity to design, build, and launch rockets.

The club is open to students of all majors.

The club's mission is to inspire future engineers and scientists by providing them with hands-on experience in rocketry.

Rocketry Club Has a Long History of Success

The USC Rocketry Club has a long history of success.

In 2016, the club won the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC).

The club also won the Spaceport America Cup in 2017.

Club Members Are Passionate About Space Exploration

The members of the USC Rocketry Club are passionate about space exploration.

They believe that space exploration is essential for the future of humanity.

The club's members are working to make space exploration a reality for everyone.