For the second team rocket project, HODGE, the Tufts SEDS Rocketry Team adopted a blank-slate design to address past performance issues. This required an entirely new supply chain.

My role was to make the build possible through Sponsorships and Logistics. I negotiated with industry partners to secure funding and material donations, including Altium, Altair, and Formlabs. I also handled the complex logistics of deploying the team and the new rocket to the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) in Texas.

Technical Specifications of My L2 Rocket

• Motor: J270

  • Max Thrust: 270 N

  • Impulse: 356 Ns

• Apogee: 2860 ft

• Max Velocity: 434 mph

• Max Acceleration: 125 m/s^2

• Stability: 2.1 cal

CARM was a massive milestone for the Tufts SEDS Rocketry Team, a 12-foot, 80-lb rocket designed for the Spaceport America Cup. My contribution bridged the gap between manufacturing and project management.

On the technical side, I machined the custom metal structural components required to handle high-G flight loads. On the operations side, I managed the Bill of Materials (BOM) and logistics. I was responsible for tracking inventory and ensuring every bolt and bracket was accounted for during our travel to New Mexico.

Technical Specifications of My L1 Rocket

• Motor: H118

  • Max Thrust: 191 N

  • Impulse: 216 Ns

• Apogee: 1612 ft

• Max Velocity: 320 mph

• Max Acceleration: 142 m/s^2

• Stability: 1.73 cal