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University of Cincinnati Rocketry Club

 

About Us
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About Us

 
Mission Statement  
Develop and launch a rocket capable of reaching the Karman Line.
 
 
Vision Statement

As members of the University of Cincinnati Rocketry Club, we strive to foster leadership, technical, and team collaboration skills through the development of high-powered rockets

The numbers speak for themselves

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L1 Certifications
8
L2 Certifications
13+
Years of Experience

Our Team

Meet the awesome folks who make all of this possible day to day

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Sam Theil

President
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Evan Langenderfer

Vice President
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Caleb Leach

Secretary
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Ethan Kingsley

Treasurer
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Hayden Kiesewetter

Safety Officer
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Kush Patel

Outreach Officer

Club Projects

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Hardy Darty

2 Stage Boosted Dart

Hardy Darty is a high-powered, two-stage rocket built by the UC Rocketry Club. Designed and built in just a 17-day build phase in the fall of 2025, this project showcases our team's ability to rapidly prototype and execute complex tasks.

Project Highlights & Accomplishments:

  • Max velocity of Mach 1.05.

  • Successfully launched to an apogee of 9,284 feet.

  • Flew with a dual flight computer setup, using both a Blue Raven altimeter and a custom-built ESP32S3 microcontroller system.

  • Executed a flawless drag separation and safely recovered both stages using a dual-parachute system.
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Double or Nothing

2 Stage High-Powered Rocket

Double or Nothing is a high-powered, two-stage rocket built by the UC Rocketry Club. Designed and built as the Spring 2026 project, this fully fiberglass rocket features a 3-inch booster and a 38mm minimum diameter upper stage, showcasing our team's ability to design custom avionics and complex staging mechanisms.

Project Highlights & Accomplishments:

  • Max velocity of Mach 0.93.

  • Successfully launched to an apogee of 10,116.75 feet.

  • Flew with a highly complex second-stage flight computer setup, featuring three power-independent systems: a BlueRaven altimeter, an EasyMini altimeter, and a custom-built ESP32-S3 microcontroller system.

  • Successfully executed second-stage motor ignition in flight using a Pyrodex pellet and safely recovered both stages using independent parachute systems.

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Discover how you can partner with our team in our sponsorship information packet.

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Get in Touch with UC Rocketry

Interested in sponsoring our team, collaborating on engineering projects, or learning more about our launches? Send us a message and our leadership team will get back to you shortly.