Support the Future of Advanced Rocketry at WSU-TC

We are a dedicated team of engineering students at WSU-TC, pushing the boundaries of hands-on learning through advanced rocketry. Our goal is to design, build, and launch high-powered rockets with cutting-edge control systems, ensuring precision in takeoff, flight, and landing. But we’re not stopping there—this project is more than just exploration.

We are also working toward Level One High-Power Rocketry (HPR) Certification through the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), a crucial step in developing expertise in high-powered rocketry. This certification not only demonstrates our skill but also opens doors to future aerospace innovations and careers.

Our Ultimate Goal: The NASA Student Launch Project

Beyond certification, our ultimate goal is to become experts in rocketry and participate in the NASA Student Launch Project in 2026. This prestigious competition brings together university teams from across the nation to propose, design, and build high-powered rockets capable of achieving complex mission objectives.

If selected, we would have the incredible opportunity to work directly with NASA engineers to develop and refine a prototype rocket. The final launch takes place at one of NASA’s designated launch areas in the United States, providing hands-on experience with real-world aerospace engineering challenges. This would be a major step in our journey toward professional careers in aerospace and rocketry.

Why We Need Your Support

Rocketry is a challenging and rewarding field that allows us to apply real engineering principles, collaborate as a team, and think critically about flight dynamics and aerodynamics. However, building and launching these rockets requires resources—high-quality materials, advanced electronic systems, testing equipment, and launch fees—and that’s where you come in.

Your Contribution Will Directly Support:

• Rocket Components – Air frames, motors, recovery systems, and payload integration
• Advanced Control and Recovery Systems – Parachutes, altimeters, tracking.
• Certification Costs – NAR Level One HPR certification fees for team members
• Testing and Safety Equipment – Launch pads, igniters, and protective gear.
• Launch Fees and Travel Expenses – Registration for competitions, site access fees, and transportation to launch events
• Research and Development – Simulation software, aerodynamic testing, and materials for prototype builds
• NASA Student Launch Preparation – Proposal development, prototype testing, and compliance with NASA’s rigorous design and safety standards
• Unexpected Costs – Hardware failures, component replacements, and unforeseen engineering challenges, and other possible costs.

Help Us Reach New Heights

This project is about more than just launching a rocket—it’s about launching our future in aerospace and engineering. With your support, we can bring this vision to life, push the limits of student innovation, and proudly represent WSU-TC in advanced rocketry competitions.

We appreciate your support in making this possible. Every contribution brings us one step closer to reaching new heights.