Founded in 2017, Rogue Aerospace is a dynamic team of some of the brightest mechanical engineering, technology management and computer science at NYU. Our synergy makes us one of the most competitive engineering teams at NYU Tandon.

Who We Are

Rogue Aerospace is the launchpad for the next generation of aerospace engineers at NYU. From computer modeling to field tests, creating award-winning rockets requires our team members to be equipped with industry-level materials and skills. Not only do we provide hands-on and rigorous training to our members, but we also look to inspire students’ interest in STEM through our outreach program with local K-12 schools. Our alumni have graduated from Rogue to bright internships and job opportunities in engineering, technology, finance, and more.

What We Do

Rogue Aerospace competes in the NASA University Student Launch. The competition is an academic year-long challenge where college teams from across the country design and launch a rocket and payload. We support our members to pursue their professional certification in high-power rocketry (HPR) and hold workshops that teach the fundamentals of rocketry to inspire interest in the field.

  • The Vehicle Team is responsible for the structural and mechanical design of the vehicle

  • The Payload Team is responsible for the structural and mechanical design of the payload

  • The Avionics Team is responsible for the electronic control of the rocket and the payload

  • The Dynamics Team is responsible for the systems that affect the flight of the rocket or the payload.

  • The Recovery Team is responsible for the design and implementation of safe recovery of the rocket.

Engineering Teams

  • The Public Relations Team is responsible for determining the direction of the outward-facing image of Rogue Aerospace.

  • The fundraising team is responsible for bringing in funding and connecting the team to resources outside the NYU community.

  • The Studio Team is responsible for providing high-quality content to represent the team and communicate what we do accurately and aesthetically.

Operational Teams

ZOE LEUNG

Team President

ALEX XU

Director of Engineering

Director of Operations

RIONA YOSHIDA

DANIEL O’SHEA

Director of Engineering

Director of Operations

LARA KURDI

NURI HAN

Vehicle Dynamics Lead

DAVE KWON

Safety Officer

TINA CHIBANE

Payload Structures Lead

Meet the Leadership

Vehicle Structures Lead

TEDDY POLKOSNIK