2002
The Boston University Rocket Team is founded. We built high-powered rockets and solid propellants, specializing in High Powered Rocketry.
2012
Start of the Spaceshot program, aiming to be the first university to reach the Kármán line, which lies 62 miles (100 kilometers) above sea level.
2015
We achieve a major milestone with the World’s Most Powerful University Hybrid Motor Mk IV, setting a record with 2,800 lbs of thrust.
2016
Rebranded as the Boston Rocket Propulsion Group, reflecting a new era of ambition and growth. The group also initiates the Liquid Bipropellant Program, pushing the boundaries of propulsion technology.
2017
After two years of research and design, the Iron Lotus engine sets a new record as the World’s Most Powerful University Liquid Engine, matching the previous achievement of 2,800 lbs of thrust and further cementing the group's reputation for innovation.
2023
Completion of the Horizontal Test Stand, built to withstand 10,000 lbs of thrust. It has been fired on three separate occasions, demonstrating its robust design and capabilities.
2024
The group’s first liquid bipropellant rocket, Icarus, is equipped with the Iron Lotus engine and is fueled by nitrous oxide and isopropyl alcohol. Designed to reach a maximum velocity of Mach 1.6, Icarus is set to launch in the fall of 2024 with a predicted apogee of 30,000 feet.