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ABOUT US

The Rowan University Rocketry Team participates in the annual International Rocket Engineering Competition, the world's largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition. With over 150 schools from 22 countries, this event brings together thousands of students, faculty, and industry professionals.

Our team of 20 interdisciplinary engineering students is divided into six sub-teams: airframe, avionics, payload, recovery, propulsion, and fins. Each sub-team is integral to the rocket's development, from structural design to data transmission and recovery.

This project not only pushes technical boundaries but also fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and professional development, preparing us for careers in aerospace engineering.

Rowan Rocketry Team with their rocket

SUB-SYSTEMS

RECOVERY

The Recovery Sub-team is responsible for managing rocket separations and deploying two parachutes, using a compressed air system with black powder as a backup for redundancy.

3D model of the recovery system component

AVIONICS

The Avionics sub-team is responsible for the electronics contained within the rocket. It is composed of a three board structure regulating power, radio controls, and a recovery system.

PCB board design for the avionics system

AIRFRAME

The airframe consists of 5 components: the fiberglass nosecone, main body blue-tube, sustainer blue-tube, fiberglass couplers, and bulkheads.

Full rocket in launch position

PROPULSION

The Propulsion Sub-team is responsible for selecting and integrating the rocket's motor to ensure it achieves the desired height and maintains a stable, safe flight.

Rocket engine firing during launch

PAYLOAD

The Payload Sub-team is responsible for designing, building, and testing a functional payload that includes an Arduino-powered rover, capable of autonomously detecting landing and performing tasks.

Arduino-powered rover for payload system

FINS

The Fins Sub-team is responsible for designing, constructing, and testing rocket fins to ensure stability during flight and prevent flutter.

Rocket fins detail

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Rowen Christianson - Team Captain

Team Captain

Rowen Christianson

TEAM LEADS

Aiden Sharpe - Avionics Lead

AVIONICS

AIDAN SHARPE

Bamidele Obadina - Airframe Lead

AIRFRAME

BAMIDELE OBADINA

Nolan Heaney - Fins Lead

FINS

NOLAN HEANEY

Jared Crane - Propulsion Lead

PROPULSION

JARED CRANE

James Lee - Payload Lead

PAYLOAD

JAMES LEE

Daniel Rodriguez - Recovery Lead

RECOVERY

DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

PAST ROCKET

Technical diagram of Rowan Rocketry's past rocket design

Rowan Rocketry made history last year with the successful launch at nationals, at the 2023 Spaceport America Cup. Competing against 75 teams, we proudly placed first and achieved a major milestone. Our rocket soared to new heights, breaking all team records and proving our talent and skill, yet having all the lessons learned and getting us just to succeed, but to win, at the 2024 launch.

Close-up view of the rocket during launch against cloudy sky Full view of the rocket launch against blue sky

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

TIER 4: >$2500

  • All lower tier perks
  • Larger logo on our competition rocket
  • Large logo on team apparel

TIER 3: $1500-$2500

  • All lower tier perks
  • Logo on our competition rocket
  • Logo on our apparel

TIER 2: $500-$1500

  • All lower tier perks
  • Social media recognition

TIER 1: $500

  • Your organization's logo on our website

We are a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible.
Checks made payable to "Rowan University"