Our Story:
After years of dedicated research and development, we are thrilled to introduce Halya, our groundbreaking supersonic rocket designed to shatter collegiate liquid rocketry records. This cutting-edge project represents the culmination of our team's expertise and innovation, building upon our legacy of firsts in the field of aerospace technology.
However, to bring Halya from blueprint to reality, we face a critical challenge: funding. We need your support to complete essential stages of our project:
- Cold flows: To verify our systems and ensure safety
- Static fires: To test and fine-tune our engine performance
- Official launch: To demonstrate Halya's capabilities and compete for records
Each test and launch attempt requires significant resources. Our dedicated members have been contributing out of pocket, but we've reached a point where we need additional support to move forward. Your contributions will directly fund these crucial steps, bringing us closer to our goal of launching Halya to new heights and help us win the $100,000 prize in the FAR MARS launch challenge.
By supporting our campaign, you're not just funding a rocket – you're investing in the future of aerospace innovation and empowering the next generation of space industry leaders. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to making history.
Help us turn this dream into reality. Share our campaign, contribute if you can, and be part of this exciting journey to push the boundaries of collegiate rocketry. Thank you for fueling student dreams and the future of space exploration!
About Halya:
Halya ("Hesh-lah") is a supersonic rocket designed to break collegiate liquid rocketry records in height, speed, and acceleration. Competing in the FAR MARS launch challenge, it aims to reach 30,000 ft and recover via parachute. During its 5-minute flight, Halya will experience up to 17 G's of acceleration and reach twice the speed of sound in under 10 seconds. The team employs advanced manufacturing techniques like composite layups and metal 3D printing to optimize the rocket's strength and weight.
About Us:
SEDS UCSD is a platform dedicated to developing the next generation of aerospace technology by empowering students to work on industry-level projects at a collegiate level. We aim to make liquid rocketry accessible to all. As a catalyst for change, SEDS UCSD believes that empowering students to unite and become game changers for space development is critical to cultivating the next generation of leaders.
We are currently working towards multiple projects to advance student learning through participation in real-life engineering challenges. With your help, we will be able to take students to the Mojave desert to test the engine and rockets they have designed. We are currently hoping to compete in a competition February 2025 to launch a high altitude rocket to a projected 35,000 feet with a Liquid Oxygen/Liquid Methane engine. Your contributions will directly help students test their new supersonic rocket Halya.
Our organization has a demonstrated history of firsts such as the first additively manufactured rocket engine to be hot-fired (Tri-D) and the first additively manufactured rocket engine to be flown (Ignus I). We have been recognized by industry leaders and by our community for our contributions, including winning project of the year at the SpaceVision 2017 conference and placing 3rd in the NASA CubeQuest competition. Prior to the founding of the Halya project, SEDS has launched two rockets, including Vulcan 1, parts of which will be displayed in the California Science Center after its renovation.
