The University of Toledo Rocketry Club designs, builds, and launches high-powered rockets, with a further interest in engineering and space. We represent the University of Toledo in rocketry competitions around the United States and we strive to win events with our engineering prowess. We are an organization for STEM majors but open to anyone interested in rocketry.
UT Rocketry offers a space that anyone can advance their knowledge in not only rocketry, but also with programs such as AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, OpenRocket, and Microsoft Office!
Our club members follow guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry and will help out any club members that wish to gain high powered rocketry certification from said association. We have the best resources in Northwest Ohio to help members gain NAR Level 1 or Level 2 HPR certification.
UT Rocketry is competing in the 2025-2026 NASA Student Launch in Huntsville, Alabama. See out submitted deliverables and applicable information on our 2025-26 USLI page.
UT Rocketry previously competed in the 2024-2025 NASA Student Launch in Huntsville, Alabama. The competition requirements were to deliver a payload between 4,000' and 6,000', deploy from rocket between 800' and 500', take 7 different measurements at apogee, and then transmit data to the ground station.
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3rd year - BS Biomedical Engineering
Austin joined UT Rocketry in fall 2024. He started as a member of the 2025 USLI vehicle team and found a fitting role as the airbrakes subteam lead. He led the development and installation of the airbrakes system on the Hyperion vehicle. Later, Austin became the 2025-26 team Vice President and USLI vehicle team lead simultaneously. In this position, he led team meetings, supported adjacent roles in fundraising, outreach, and operations, while completing technical work in simulations, construction, and testing. Austin now serves as the UT Rocketry President, overseeing all club activities and assisting fellow officers, team leads, and members with administrative and technical work.
4th year - BS Electrical Engineering
Braeden joined UT Rocketry in the Fall of 2023. He served as the 2024–2025 Testing Lead, where he coordinated rocket testing operations and helped validate vehicle systems and performance prior to launch. He later served as the 2025–2026 Recovery and Safety Lead, working to ensure safe launch operations and successful rocket recovery efforts for the club’s projects and events. Braeden has also played an active role in supporting the club’s high power rocketry initiatives, launch logistics, and organizational growth. As the Vice President of the club, Braeden is responsible for assisting with day to day operations, coordinating club activities, and helping provide members with the resources and support needed to succeed in their technical and leadership roles.
3rd year - BS Biomedical Engineering & Business Minor with Social Media Certificate
Cinthia joined UT Rocketry Club in the fall of 2025. She began taking photos of club events and launches, helping contribute to the social media presence of the club. She has since applied creativity in designing social media content and capturing all club activities through photography. In addition, she is a member of the vehicle team and worked on airbrakes design for Astraeus. She later became the Testing Lead, ensuring all vehicle and payload components were thoroughly tested to confirm the reliability, functionality, and safety. As Secretary, Cinthia is responsible for maintaining the club's public image. Her responsibilities include managing social media accounts, implementing recruiting strategies, and coordinating events and fundraisers.
3rd year - BS Mechanical Engineering with a Focus in Aerospace
Jack joined the UT Rocketry Club in the Fall of 2024. His skills are focused in structural design of the launch vehicle and failure analysis. He served as structures lead for the 2024-2025 USLI mission. Jack is always looking to apply his current knowledge set, while working to develop new skills and abilities. Jack is responsible for maintaining the Club's financial accounts and coordinating sponsorships and partnerships with aerospace and space industry organizations.
UT Rocketry Executive Board elections take place the last week of the Spring Semester, with a year long term to be served. Election results will be displayed on the UT Rocketry Invonet page.