Space Hawks Rocketry is an official Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) chapter dedicated to teaching students the technical and managerial processes behind developing aerospace technology. Led by students with industry experience, Space Hawks Rocketry provides students with a variety of hands-on experiences in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Technical Writing, and even Art and Design!
The structures team designs and constructs the rocket airframe, evaluates flight paths relative to propulsion selections, determines recovery materials, and designs aesthetics for each project. Structures members generally consist of Mechanical Engineering and Physics majors, although all fields of study are welcome. Members without a background in airframe design, simulation, and construction are introduced to the basics of rocketry before working on major team projects.
The avionics team designs and fabricates custom PCBs that interface with COTS components to record data and perform recovery equipment ejection activities for full rocket retrieval. Avionics members generally consist of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Computer Information Systems majors, although all fields of study are welcome. Members without a background in flight computer design are introduced to basic programming and PCB components before working on custom mission critical projects.
Outside of our direct curriculum, we offer students the resources and ability to get High Power Rocketry certified, HAM Radio certified, and connections to UHCL’s Strategic Partnership Office, as well as many other group outings - professional or social!
Space Hawks Rocketry is a 509(a)(2) non-profit type organization under the IRC Section 501(c)(3). This means that our donors are now capable of deducting their tax submissions under IRC Section 170.
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