Engineering Tomorrow'sAerospace Future
A premier university aerospace engineering team designing, building, and launching high-powered rockets. From concept to liftoff, we push the boundaries of student-led innovation.
About Us
Pushing the Boundaries of Student Rocketry
Founded in 2018, Kingfisher Rocketry has grown from a small group of passionate students to one of the most competitive collegiate aerospace teams in the nation.
Propulsion Systems
Developing solid and hybrid rocket motors with cutting-edge propellant formulations for maximum thrust efficiency.
Avionics & Control
Building custom flight computers, telemetry systems, and recovery electronics for precise mission control.
Precision Engineering
Utilizing advanced CAD/CAM and simulation tools to design airframes that withstand extreme conditions.
Team Development
Mentoring the next generation of aerospace engineers through hands-on experience and industry partnerships.
"Our mission is to inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers by providing hands-on experience in designing, building, and launching high-powered rockets while fostering innovation and teamwork."
Our Rockets
Featured Projects
Phoenix VII
Our flagship 10-foot competition rocket designed for the Spaceport America Cup 30K COTS category.
Talon II
Level 3 certification rocket featuring advanced telemetry and GPS tracking systems.
Altitude X
Experimental high-altitude rocket targeting 100,000 ft with a custom hybrid motor.
Our Team
Meet the Engineers Behind the Rockets
45 dedicated students across 5 specialized sub-teams working together to push the limits of collegiate rocketry.
Sarah Chen
Team Lead
Aerospace Engineering
4th year AE major specializing in propulsion systems and flight dynamics.
Marcus Williams
Chief Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Leads structural design and manufacturing operations for all rocket builds.
Priya Sharma
Avionics Lead
Electrical Engineering
Designs flight computers and telemetry systems for mission-critical operations.
Sub-Teams
Structures
Airframe design & manufacturing
Propulsion
Motor development & testing
Avionics
Electronics & software
Recovery
Parachute systems & testing
Business
Sponsorship & outreach
Track Record
Achievements & Awards
Years of dedication have established Kingfisher Rocketry as a leading force in collegiate aerospace competitions.
Spaceport America Cup
1st Place - 30K COTS
Phoenix VI achieved 29,847 ft altitude with perfect recovery.
IREC Competition
2nd Place Overall
Recognized for innovative avionics and precision landing.
NASA Student Launch
Best Payload Design
Autonomous rover deployment system selected for special recognition.
Battle of the Rockets
1st Place
Highest altitude achieved among 40+ competing teams.
Get In Touch
Ready to Join the Mission?
Whether you're interested in joining our team, becoming a sponsor, or just want to learn more about what we do, we'd love to hear from you.