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We are the Rocket Design Team from The University of Akron

09/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our full team meeting last week! I was great to see so many new faces. If you missed it, DM us to get a link for our Discord and meeting times!

Thank you to Romeo's Pizza for sponsoring our event!

09/03/2026

With the full team meeting just around the corner…. Meet the 2026-27 Akronauts Officers!! 🚀

06/20/2026

On June 17th the Akronauts successfully launched project Ascendance competing in the 45k multistage category reaching a total height of 40,129 ft!

Keep your eyes peeled for the awards ceremony in the coming days as the Akronauts attempt to get some more hardware for the second year in a row at IREC!

06/14/2026

IT IS LAUNCH WEEK! The Akronauts are approaching their arrival to IREC, the largest collegiate rocket competition in the world, competing in most technical category; the 45k multistage.

Introducing Project Ascendance 🚀:

The Akronauts Rocket Design Team has constructed Ascendance, a supersonic two-stage launch vehicle for
entry into the 45k SRAD category at IREC 2026. Ascendance shows off the Akronauts new SRAD propellant, beveled aluminum fins and aerodynamic fin retention, and reefed parachutes. These evolutions allowed for a smaller, lighter, and more efficient rocket compared to previous years.

The Akronauts launch windows are open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday this week, keep you eyes to the skies as they come back to IREC in attempt to keep their title as 45k multistage champions.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to our graduating seniors! We are so grateful for all your hard work and dedication to the team.

04/10/2026

Another video of the 8” static test!

04/07/2026

Special thanks to one of our incredible supporters, , for backing our rocket design team! Their support plays a critical role in helping us push the limits of what we can design, build, and test. Thank you to Morgan Engineering for helping us purchase the propellant tanks for our next liquid-propelled rocket, a huge contribution that directly advances our capabilities and upcoming launch goals. We’re proud to have Morgan Engineering behind us as we continue advancing our projects and working toward even bigger milestones.

04/06/2026

On the morning of March 29, 2026, the Akronauts successfully launched Emergence 6, marking a significant step toward their goal of reaching the Kármán line. The mission achieved a fully successful recovery utilizing a newly developed reefed parachute system and reached speeds of Mach 2.5.

During flight, the team recorded an anomaly that prevented the rocket from reaching its targeted apogee. However, with complete data successfully recovered, the team is well-positioned to analyze the event, apply key insights, and refine the Emergence design. These improvements will support a stronger return next year with the objective of achieving greater altitudes and speeds. Akronauts 2 Space!🚀

04/03/2026

Emergence VI Launch Video

03/30/2026

8” Motor Staric Test GoPro Angle

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Akron, OH
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http://www.akronauts.org/

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