Aftershock II: Breaking Amateur Rocketry Records

What if I told you that a group of undergraduate students built a rocket that shattered 20-year-old records in speed, altitude, and engineering power? In Aftershock II: Breaking Records and Redefining Amateur Rocketry, experience the awe-inspiring story of the young innovators who dared to challenge limits and reached the edge of space with their groundbreaking creation.Meet the students from the University of Southern California’s Rocket Propulsion Lab (RPL) who designed and launched Aftershock II—the most powerful amateur rocket ever built. From the bustling workshops of USC to the barren expanse of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, this book takes you behind the scenes of their extraordinary journey. Learn about the engineering breakthroughs that allowed Aftershock II to reach 470,000 feet—90,000 feet higher than any other amateur rocket in history.
Discover how this incredible team tackled challenges like hypersonic speeds, thermal protection, and precision recovery systems with ingenuity and resourcefulness. With limited resources and boundless ambition, these students created innovations that rival those of professional space agencies.
If you’re a lover of space exploration, a fan of engineering marvels, or simply someone seeking an inspiring story, this book is for you. Packed with vivid descriptions, technical insights, and moments of triumph, Aftershock II isn’t just a tale of a rocket—it’s a celebration of what humans can achieve with determination, collaboration, and a dream to reach the stars.
Don’t miss out on the story that’s captivating readers across the globe. Order your copy of Aftershock II: Breaking Records and Redefining Amateur Rocketry today, and let this incredible journey inspire your own ambitions to break barriers and push limits.