October 12, 2024

The MECO - Issue #9

Dear Subscriber,

Welcome to The MECO Newsletter! In this issue, we celebrate the pioneering efforts of university students in rocketry, featuring the Race2Space competition and an exciting project from the USC Rocket Propulsion Lab.

Engineers installing a rocket engine at a test facility, showcasing teamwork and precision in aerospace engineering.

Race2Space: University Students on the Path to the Stars

The Race2Space competition has ignited passion among UK university students as they design, build, and test rocket propulsion systems. Sheffield University’s SunFire III engine earned the Best Overall Engine Performance award, demonstrating remarkable advancements.

Read the full article on how these young engineers are pushing boundaries

Spotlight: Aftershock II by USC Rocket Propulsion Lab

Following the lessons learned from Aftershock I, USC’s Aftershock II aims to break student and amateur rocketry's speed and altitude records. The team is pushing for an apogee of 490,000 feet and a velocity of 5,600 ft/s. Stay tuned as Aftershock II takes flight in 2024.

Read the full post

Rocket Lab team members smiling and posing in front of a rocket engine, demonstrating a collaborative and enthusiastic work environmen

Time-lapse of a rocket trail as it launches to space

In Case You Missed It: US Student Rocket Clubs

We also want to remind our subscribers of the article on Student Spaceshot Rocket Clubs in the USA. Highlighting teams from MIT and Purdue, this article dives into their incredible progress with liquid propulsion. It’s an inspiring read for those curious about international efforts.

Introducing the Open Space Launch Foundation

The Open Space Launch Foundation (OSLF) is now in full swing and an integral part of the Meco Rocket Simulator project. This non-profit foundation keeps core technologies like LorenLib open-source, ensuring long-term sustainability and collaboration.

Recently, the OSLF partnered with the University College London (UCL) Rocket and Sheffield University Sunride Teams, preparing to use LorenLib in its Race2Space UK 2025 competition.

Learn more about the foundation and our journey

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That’s all for this issue! Stay tuned as we follow the journeys of these talented student rocketeers.

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions!