USC's Aftershock II not only broke a 20-year-old international altitude record, but also achieved hypersonic speeds of Mach 5.5, setting a new benchmark for amateur rocketry.
Ryan Kraemer noted that Aftershock II had the 'most powerful solid-propellant motor ever fired by students,' demonstrating the capabilities and ingenuity of the USC Rocket Propulsion Lab.
The propellant used in Aftershock II was custom-made by students, showcasing the lab's unique approach to rocket propulsion by creating their own composite materials from raw chemicals.
Aftershock II launched from the same Black Rock Desert location as CSXT's previous record, marking a historical site for amateur rocketry advancements.
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