That’s impressive enough alone, but it’s not the only record set by the Aftershock II.
The rocket was also the fastest of its kind, achieving a top speed of 3,602 mph.
The students calculated that the rocket accelerated to an astonishing 5,283 feet per second.
The flight was built upon the USCRPL’s prior work.
However, beating the goals set by the previous rocket required major technological advances.
Keeping the rocket from burning up at hypersonic speeds was also a huge challenge that they overcame.
Another key innovation was custom onboard computer systems and circuitry designed by the students.
The hard work paid off, with Aftershock II returning safely with a trove of valuable flight data.
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