What Is Low-Impulse?

The Low-Impulse sector of TJ Rocketry focuses on low-power and mid-power rocketry, precision engineering, and iterative design for altitude-targeting missions. Students work in small teams to design rockets that meet strict mass, altitude, and deployment constraints typical of national-level competitions.

Projects emphasize careful modeling and validation - including CAD, OpenRocket simulations, and repeated flight testing - to achieve consistent and reliable performance.

Beyond flight hardware, the Low-Impulse team develops strong foundations in documentation, troubleshooting, and teamwork. Members analyze flight data, refine recovery systems, and iterate designs under competition timelines, building core engineering habits used in more advanced aerospace projects.

TJ Rocketry's Low-Impulse teams regularly compete in the American Rocketry Challenge (ARC), advancing to regional and national levels while representing the team with technical excellence and professionalism.