Palouse Aerospace "King Crimson" Liquid Fuel Rocket
Palouse Aerospace "King Crimson" Liquid Fuel Rocket
This year, we’re taking the next step for our club: creating our own rocket engines.
We are developing a liquid bipropellant rocket powered by a regeneratively-cooled kerosene–liquid oxygen engine.
Liquid oxygen-powered engines are at the forefront of both industry and collegiate rocketry. With our club being the primary representation of aerospace engineering at WSU, we seek to establish WSU as a renowned name in collegiate rocketry!
Through club projects, students gain experience in several skills, including the use of industry-standard Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
Through fabricating most of our own components, our members gain hands-on manufacturing experience
Along with our main project, Palouse Aerospace provides several ways for new members to get involved and learn through their own projects! Each year, we facilitate a high-power rocketry certification course, with students designing, building, and launching their own high-power rockets. We also provide support for numerous personal projects, enabling our members to dive into their own passions in aerospace.
Not just rockets! The Planes Department at Palouse Aerospace has built aircraft of all scales, from a 12-foot wingspan cargo plane to introductory RC models and a solar-powered plane.
$10
Nuts & Bolts
The tiny parts and other hardware that keep our projects in one piece. Whether its a small part or a big part, it is a part we need! Every piece helps us build an awesome rocket or plane!
$25
One Word: Plastics!
This is roughly the cost for a roll of 3D-Printer filament. We use 3D-Printed parts in everything from testing prototype designs to custom mounts for onboard computers.
$50
Specialist
This will go a long way for specialty parts, this could be anything from high torque servo motors to motor speed controllers or printed circuit boards and batteries. These parts will be put to good use!
$100
Aerospace Architect
Donations at this level go a long way in helping us improve and maintain the equipment neccessary for manufacturing the majority of our rocket in house.
$200
Structures and Safety Support
our contribution strengthens the foundation of our rockets—literally. Donations at this level help fund high-strength materials, airframe components, and essential safety systems that ensure every launch is secure and every structure is sound. You’re helping us build rockets that are not only powerful, but safe and reliable from the ground up.
$500
Palouse Aerospace Partner
As a Palouse Aerospace Partner, you’re helping our team reach new heights! Your generous support fuels the most ambitious aspects of our program—from advanced propulsion testing to flight data systems and launch operations. This partnership represents a true investment in student innovation and the future of aerospace exploration. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
