USC Students Set New Amateur Rocketry Record with Aftershock II Launch

USC students achieve a historic milestone in amateur rocketry with the successful launch of Aftershock II, reaching an unprecedented altitude of 470,400 feet. This groundbreaking event, held on October 24, 2024, in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, sets a new record and showcases the innovative spirit of the USC Rocket Propulsion Lab. With the fastest amateur rocket ever, Aftershock II exemplifies the potential of student-led initiatives in aerospace engineering.