After a very successful PDR in November, the team began making several design changes in order to make their test stand and engine safer and more efficient. In January, the team got a sponsorship with Blue Origin, which allowed them to order parts for their cold flow injector testing in the spring. 

They were also able to begin fabrication of the test stand and injector plate for cold flow in February, which was useful hands-on experience and knowledge for some of the new members that joined at the start of the new year. Also in February was E-Week, in which several of the team members made and presented posters to industry professionals on project updates.

After returning from AIAA and winding down for the semester, the team began work on their next goal: an igniter test. Construction on the igniter test stand began immediately along with finalizing designs for the igniter itself. Once everything was complete, the team integrated the system and attempted a test. Unfortunately, no temperature data was gathered, but this would only be a minor setback. 

After the igniter test, the team began work on a Critical Design Review for their mobile test stand. This would be the final review needed before moving on to assembly.