Rocket Team

International Rocket Engineering Competition

The Rocket Team is entering the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) for the first time after a strong performance at NASA Student Launch last year. They design, build, and fly a new rocket annually, and work with local schools to expand access to aerospace engineering in Evanston.

Space Tech Team

NASA Lunabotics + NASA RASC-AL

The Space Tech Team is tackling two projects this year: the NASA Lunabotics Challenge and NASA RASC-AL Competition. In 2024, they won the NASA BIG Idea Challenge’s superlative Artemis Award for METALS, after winning the Systems Engineering Award for ACRE the year before.

Propulsion Team

Building a liquid rocket engine

Beginning in Fall 2025, the Propulsion Team is building, designing, and testing Northwestern University’s first ever fully liquid rocket engine. To become a sponsor or get involved, find more project details on their project page.