We Are PARSEC

Propulsion, Aeronautics, and Rocket Systems Engineering at Caltech

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Our Goals

Interested in joining PARSEC?

Please fill out our brief survey so that we can contact you about meetings, projects, and other opportunities!

Sub-Teams

Propulsion

We are designing a bi-liquid-propellant-based engine from scratch. This means that you can help design the engine at any and every stage - everything is customizable.

Aeronautics

What would a rocketry team be without a rocket? We will be designing our 10-20' rocket for maximal stability and minimal drag, in order to allow us to get to 45,000 feet with the least amount of fuel.

Avionics

Interested in getting your hands dirty with some microcontrollers? We need EEs to help us control the various systems of the rocket, ensuring that we can control the rate at which we use our fuel in order to hit our 45,000' goal without overshooting.

Software Engineering

Systems? Check. Controls? Check. UI/UX? Check. Web Dev? Check. Data Analysis and Visualisation? Check. From creating a simulator for the rocket to designing a software test suite to analyze prototypes to directly controlling the rocket's thrusters during flight, there are a wide variety of software projects for all.

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