buckeye space launch initiative
What is BSLI?
BSLI is a student-run organization that designs, builds, and launches rockets through programs such as the NASA Student Launch Initiative, the International Rocket Engineering Competition, and Liquid Rocket Systems. We are a multidisciplinary team of passionate students from a wide range of fields, collaborating to bring ambitious aerospace projects to life.
Our Teams
All BSLI project teams meet in the College of Engineering Makerspace, located in Bolz Hall.
Meeting times can be found below, underneath each team description.
NASA Student Launch Initiative (NASA)
NASA SLI is a research-based, competitive, experiential exploration project striving to provide relevant research through payload components to support the development of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program.
Meeting Times
Tuesdays: 6-8 pm
Sundays: 3-5 pm
International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC)
This team competes at the International Rocket Engineering Competition, hosted annually in Texas. BSLI competes in the 30k Student Research and Developed (SRAD) category.
Meeting Times
Wednesdays: 7-9 pm
Sundays: 1-3 pm
Liquid Rocket Systems (Liquids)
Liquid Rocket Systems develops powerful liquid rocket engines. The team is currently working on our second engine, Prometheus, and our launch vehicle, Amadeus.
Meeting Times
Thursdays: 6-8 pm
Sundays: 4-6 pm
Get Involved 🚀
Step 1: Find your Project Team.
Look into our teams! Across NASA, IREC, and Liquids, there is a place for you in BSLI.
Step 2: Check if the team meets when you're available.
Meeting times can be found in the "Our Teams" section above.
Step 3: Join our Slack.
Join a community of engineers by clicking this link
Step 4: Introduce yourself!
Introduce yourself in our slack channel! Tell us about you, what made you interested in BSLI, and ways you think you can contribute!
Step 5: Talk to Us!
Show up to any meeting. Talk to some people in each project team and check out the vibe. Feel free to join any subteam you want!
Step 6: Consider joining a leadership position!
If you enjoy being part of BSLI, check out the variety of leadership positions available on the Leadership page.
Ready to build some
Rockets?
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