Ram Rocketry

The field of space exploration and space exploitation is becoming more and more popular and mainstream. The rising of a number of commercial space companies, both for crewed and uncrewed rocket launches, such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Orbital has created a strong demand for engineers that have experience and interest in rocketry. This particularly includes engineers with a background in Mechanical engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Computer Science.

The focus of RAM Rocketry is to give students experience in the field of rocketry and aerospace design by participating in High-Powered Rocketry and student rocketry competitions. These student competitions include the Battle of the Rockets, the NASA Student Launch Initiative, and the Spaceport America Cup. The team has a goal of attending the Spaceport America Cup in the next several years.

Projects will include:

• Providing the students with the opportunity to construct and fly the high-powered rockets necessary to achieve their Tripoli Level 1 and Level 2 high-powered rocketry certifications.
• Design, construct, and test a test-stand for hybrid rocket motors.
• Participate in the design, construction and operation of rocket(s) for the 2023 Battle of the Rockets Competition.
• Begin the planning for participation of RAM Rocketry in the Spaceport America Competition in the next few years.

 Interested? Contact Prof. Frank Gulla