We're a group of NAU engineering students building a supersonic two-stage rocket for our 2025 Capstone project. Backed by Northrop Grumman, we're pushing boundaries and learning by doing, one launch at a time.
Designing a two-stage rocket built to break the sound barrier and expectations.
Every detail, every launch, engineered with purpose by the 2025 Capstone Team.
As the NAU Capstone Supersonic Rocket team and with Northrop Grumman as our sponsor, we are designing and developing a cutting-edge two-stage separation system for a rocket. With a projected length of 8-16 feet, the rocket will be engineered to achieve altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and reach supersonic speeds. Our separation system will incorporate learnings from other systems in mechanical applications. It will also be composed of carbon fiber composite material and aluminum, lending to a more durable and lighter build. With the guidance of the 2024 team lead, we are planning on implementing our separation system into the previous year's rocket and conducting multiple stages of testing throughout 2025.
March 31, 2025
Test launch meant to gather data for proof of concepts as well as gathering data for overall information.
Fall 2025
Test launch meant to gather data for proof of concepts as well as gathering data for overall information.
Fall 2025
After the completion of successful tests, the design will be impletmented into the rocket and tested before launch.
November 2025
The final launch representing the end of the project. A successful launch would represent complete separation with no damage to parts, a failed launch would be no separation and/or damage to parts/system.