Northstar V1- Designed, Developed, built, and tested by Project Lead: James Winkelhoch
Variable impulse hybrid rocket engine
SLU’s first hybrid rocket
SLU’s most powerful rocket engine ever developed
Conceived and completed in under 9 months
Northstar V2 & Altair vehicle integration
Chief Engineer: James Winkelhoch
Team Lead: Alleon Oxales
Logo by: Danny Bui
Project Groundbreaker
Development Spearheaded by Team Lead: James Winkelhoch
SLU RPL’s first entry into the international rocketry and engineering challenge in five years
Placed in top third of 150 teams
Ground Support Equipment
Ground infrastructure developed for projects Northstar, Groundbreaker, And Altair
2016-2025