USC Student Rocket Group Shatters International Amateur Space Record

USC’s Rocket Propulsion Lab (RPL) has achieved a new milestone in collegiate rocketry.

On October 20th, RPL once again had a successful launch, further establishing their reputation as a leader in collegiate rocketry. This latest achievements adds to RPL’s impressive track record. Aftershock II is believed to be the world’s first civilian-built rocket to reach an altitude of 470,000 feet.

“This achievement represents several engineering firsts,” said Ryan Kraemer, executive engineer of USCRPL and an undergraduate student majoring in mechanical engineering. “Aftershock II is distinguished by the most powerful solid-propellant motor ever fired by students and the most powerful composite case motor made by amateurs.”

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About Brooke Hyman

Brooke lived most of her young life in Atlanta, GA. She attended the University of Texas - Austin as an undergraduate studying Psychology. With a heart for working in education and a dream to live on the west coast, she moved to California to obtain a Master’s in Education at the USC Rossier School of Education. Over the past 20 years, Brooke has worked in several institutions of higher education in various roles. Her interests lie in guiding and inspiring students through the admissions process with the ultimate goal of finding the right fit for future career potential. Outside of work, Brooke enjoys teaching Pilates, practicing photography and hanging at home with her family.