Spaceport America Cup 2024
37th in 10K COTS Category, 60th Overall
In 2024, our team successfully launched and recovered our rocket, Sabre I, achieving 37th place in our category and 60th overall in our first entry into the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket competition.
Sabre I
| Height | 11.3 ft |
| Diameter | 6 in |
| Launch Mass | 65.7 lb |
| Motor Diameter | 98 mm |
| Motor | Aerotech M2500 |
| Airframe | G12 Fiberglass |
| Fins | Carbon Fiber Reinforced G10 Fiberglass |
Our Competition Sub-Teams
Team Application Submitted
The team submitted our first proposal for Spaceport America Cup 2024.
Team Acceptance
We achieved a significant milestone by being accepted into the world’s largest intercollegiate rocketry competition.
1st Interim Progress Report Submitted
Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Report completed.
2nd Interim Progress Report Submitted
Critical Design Review (CDR) Report completed.
Sabre I Test Launch
Successfully launched and recovered Sabre I, reaching an apogee of over 3200 feet.
3rd Interim Progress Report Submitted
Test Launch and Updates Report completed.
Project Technical Report Submitted
All final deliverables completed.
Video Flight Readiness Review Completed
Sabre I successfully passed a virtual safety review in preparation for the competition.
Competition Week
Our team attended the world’s largest intercollegiate rocketry competition in New Mexico. We placed 37th in the 10K COTS category and 60th overall—an impressive first-time performance.