Our April meeting was a powerhouse of technical insights, featuring Dale Woodford’s deep dive into the engineering of complex rockets, from clustering to advanced staging techniques. We celebrated our growing community, which has now surpassed 150 members. We received exciting progress updates on the five group builds/project.  Don't miss out on club gear—T-shirt pre-orders are open for $20 until April 18th!  Check your email for the order link. 

The Washington Aerospace Club March meeting featured an engaging presentation from the University of Washington SARP team, showcasing their latest rocket projects, innovative recovery systems, and hands-on engineering achievements. 1

Members shared updates on exciting group projects, upcoming launches, and recent contest successes, including national leaderboard advancements and preparations for the Misfits high-power launch. 

Community spirit was strong, with new and returning members welcomed, volunteer opportunities highlighted, and inspiring stories from rocketeers of all ages

The WAC monthly meeting featured an in‑depth and practical presentation by Robo Jobson on designing and building composite rocket components, from tubing and fins to molds and bonded joints. Members also shared updates on active group projects—including payload lifters, large‑scale rockets, and propellant development—along with plans for upcoming launches and volunteer opportunities. The meeting wrapped up with lively show‑and‑tell builds and strong momentum heading into February and March events.

The Washington Aerospace Club kicked off 2026 with an energizing January meeting featuring a deep‑dive presentation on solid and liquid propulsion development, including behind‑the‑scenes insights from the Moonliner project. The club unveiled five ambitious group projects for the year—ranging from large‑scale builds to advanced propulsion R&D—inviting members to get hands‑on. We wrapped with launch updates, community celebrations, and excitement over the Moonliner video surpassing 36,000 views.