JMU NASA Student Launch

We are the James Madison University (JMU) NASA Student Launch Team. Starting in 2020 we began competing in the NASA student launch competition. 

The NASA student launch competition is a research-based, competitive and experiential exploration project that provides relevant and cost-effective research and development to support space launch systems. This project involves designing, simulating, building, and launching a rocket capable of reaching 5000 ft with a desired scientific payload. The aim of this project is to learn and apply Aerodynamic principles and concepts to physical design and simulations, to test and verify successful launch and the capture of data throughout the flight. 

The NASA Student Launch Initiative Project was proposed as a capstone project by engineering students at James Madison University. This proposal was based on the interest and desire to prepare for Aerospace Engineering Fields and allow the opportunity to demonstrate and learn different topics and skills that are not generally taught within the curriculum. This highlights the value and importance of student-driven projects that foster creativity and self-motivation within a learning environment.