The problem we want to fix is the environmental impact of conventional rocketry, including emissions from rocket propulsion and waste generated by rocket construction and testing. We aim to explore more sustainable rocket designs that balance engineering performance with environmental responsibility.
We plan to compete in the American Rocketry Challenge while designing, building, and testing model rockets that explore cleaner propulsion methods and sustainable materials. Our goal is to demonstrate that environmentally responsible engineering can match or outperform conventional approaches without sacrificing performance, reliability, or safety. Through hands-on experimentation and iterative design, we hope to prove that sustainability and engineering excellence can advance together.
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