Duke AERO is a developing IREC and Spaceport of America Cup team sending Duke closer to orbit one launch at a time. A collegiate high-powered rocketry group, AERO provides aerospace-focused engineering opportunities in the form of rocket design and fabrication and community/industry networking through guest speakers and corporate outreach initiatives.
To create a safe and collaborative environment wherein students can learn high-powered rocketry fundamentals through real projects. In pursuit of this mission, the team competes in the Spaceport America Cup in New Mexico each June with a vehicle designed, built, and tested by members of the organization. Throughout its year-long design cycle, Duke AERO seeks to provide mentorship, networking, and educational opportunities.