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 previously competed in the 2023-2024 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', and safely land without using a parachute or streamer.
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UT Rocketry is competing in the 2024-2025 NASA Student Launch in Huntsville, Alabama. See out submitted deliverables and applicable information on our 2024-25 USLI page.
Graduate - MS Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Thermal Fluid Science Focus
Mike is an Army Civil Engineering Veteran who served from 2004 to 2013. He has a BS in Construction Engineering Technology with a Business minor. He was the Payload Team Lead for the 2024 - 2025 NASA USLI Project where the team won the NASA Artemis Student Challenges Innovation Award for the top payload design in the competition. Mike's Club goals are to ensure sustainability through an education program, strategic partnerships, and multi-level recruiting.
2nd year - Bioengineering Major
Austin joined UT Rocketry in Fall 2024. His expertise lies in vehicle and airbrakes technology. He served as Airbrakes Technical Lead for the 2024-25 USLI mission. Austin is also leading research in hopes to begin solid propulsion at Toledo. As the Vice President of the Club, Austin is responsible for the everyday operations of the club and ensuring that each leadership member has the resources they need to perform the responsibilities of the positions they are serving in.
4rd Year - Major in Electrical Engineering
Corbin joined UT Rocketry in Fall 2023. His focuses are anything art related from t-shirts to painting the rocket. As the UT Rocketry Club's Secretary, Corbin is responsible for maintaining the organization's outward public appearance. His duties include maintaining the Club's social media accounts and creating and implementing the UT Rocketry club's strategy for marketing and recruitment. Another major area of responsibility is coordination of events and fundraisers.
2nd year - Mechanical Engineer 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.