Placeholder image Cover for Mojave Sphinx Rocket

Liquid BiPropellant Rocket

Liquid BiPropellant Rocket

Liquid BiPropellant Rocket

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Propulsion lead for Mojave Sphinx designed liquid Bipropellant rocket for participation at FAR OUT 2027

Propulsion lead for Mojave Sphinx designed liquid Bipropellant rocket for participation at FAR OUT 2027

Categories:

Aerospace

Academic

Date:

2026-2027

Tools and software used:

OpenRocket / SOLIDWORKS / OpenMotor

Technical Tags:

Rocketry / Liquid Bipropellant / FAR OUT

Objective Problem:

  • Construct a recoverable HPR using a liquid bipropellant student-made engine.

  • Compete in Far Out 2027

Constraints:

  • Mojave Sphinx is a pre-designed rocket, deviation from original design is not encouraged

My Contribution:

  • In charge of propulsion elements of rocket

    • Engine

    • Liquid tank

    • Plumbing

    • Testing

  • Supervised team of other engineers working on propulsion

My role for this project is the team lead for the propulsion system on the rocket. I will be in charge of research related to ensuring proper construction of the engine and functionality.

Team Description:

Team of 12 participants including myself.