The National Association of Rocketry (NAR) provides rocket enthusiasts across the country with licenses to be able to launch high-powered rockets recreationally. The Atomic Aggies help students obtain those licenses. Every year, multiple students join the NAR group to learn how to design, assemble, handle, and launch high-power rockets. Most students who join have miminal knowledge about this subject, but by the time they finish with the NAR group, they have earned 2 certifications and are able to launch up to L-motors!
Every year, The Atomic Aggies help 15+ students obtain Level-1 and Level-2 certifications for high-powered rocketry, a few members go on and obtain a Level-3 certification as well. They have even helped their chapter advisor get certified! Over 100 students have launched and obtained certifications through Atomic Aggies. Most launches take place in Alamogordo, where clear skies and great weather allow the team a break from the competition rocket and allow them to enjoy a Saturday morning with team members.
If you want take on the challenge of high powered rocketry, email the NAR leads, James Flesner at jflesner@nmsu.edu or Jacob Ritzke at jritzke@nmsu.edu
1040 South Horseshoe Street
New Mexico State University
Jett Hall, Room 148
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
