Who We Are

As a graduate-level research lab, LPL offers students a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience and a deep understanding of bipropellant liquid rocket engines & fluid systems along with research in various advanced technologies. The lab focuses on providing a platform to prepare students for joining the aerospace industry. Over the years, LPL has grown to invite undergraduate students to partake in the lab to further our mission.

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300+ Alumni
"LPL is the place to learn how to fail. It’s a platform where you can make mistakes with low consequences. Learning how to make mistakes in lab, so you won’t when you have to land humans on the moon."
- LPL Alumni
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Projects

What's New in LPL

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Highlights

LPL in the past year

56s
Cumulative Hotfire Runtime

Increased from 15 seconds in 2023

11
active Project Teams

Spanning engines, test stands, controls, and more

3
Engines Designed

<4 month development each

Publications

LPL at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC)

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Cryogenic Feed System Flow Optimization Through Pre-Chill: Analysis of Liquid Nitrogen and Liquid Oxygen Testing

E. Hesby, C. Storey, T. Pharokhipanah
IAF IAC
2025
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Experimental Validation of Numerical Methodologies in Liquid-Liquid Coaxial Swirl Injector Design

F. Liu, G. Heisser, G. Kirk-Elliot, M. Andershock, E. Gehrig
IAF IAC
2025
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Design of a Wireless Telemetry and Control System for a Collegiate Liquid Propulsion Flight Vehicle

A. Perez, A. Costanzo, N. Scherrer, D. Shamis, S. Gawra
IAF IAC
2025
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Sponsors

We’re honored to partner with industry disruptors who challenge us to innovate and excel.

News

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DAC/Avionics

Modular DAQ (MODAQ)

Modular PCB-based DAQ for rapid reconfiguration
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GNC

Hornet Drone

Drone testbed for avionics, sensor, & controls V&V
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Test Stand

Aorta

LPL's first turbopump project
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DAC/Avionics

Legacy DAQ

Configurable data acquisition and controls solution
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DAC/Avionics

HIVE Avionics

Custom avionics for autonomous lander vehicle
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Test Stand

Prometheus

Jet-A/GOx torch igniter & test stand
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Test Stand

Water Flow Test Stand

Water test stand for component characterization
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GNC

Thrust Vector Control

In-house actuators & gimbal
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GNC

Throttle

Closed-loop two-valve throttle system
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Test Stand

Atlas

Safety-driven Jet-A/LOx test stand
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Engine

Nova

10 kN regen coaxial swirl engine
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Engine

Nomad

675 lbf Jet-A/LOx regen engine
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