Student rocket hits 470,000 feet altitude, smashes 20-year-old world record

undefined 19, 2024

Source: interestingengineering

USC's Rocket Propulsion Lab broke the amateur rocket altitude record with Aftershock II, reaching 470,000 ft on Oct. 20. The rocket, powered by the strongest student-made solid-propellant motor, surpassed the 2004 record by 90,000 ft. Weighing 330 lbs, it featured advanced avionics, titanium fins, and a heat-resistant paint system. The team recovered the rocket, gaining insights for future innovations.

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