Formed in 2017, Project Sunride is a student-led rocketry team at the University of Sheffield. Project Sunride currently holds the UK Open Alititude record at 36,274ft, which the team achieved in 2019 with their rocket "Helen".

Sunride developed a 3D-printed, bipropellant rocket engine, Sunfire II, which was hotfired in July 2023, achieving 3.4kN for 5 seconds.

Sunride's Rockets:
Amy (2018) and Helen (2019) were launched at Spaceport America Cup in New Mexico, USA.
Karman Alpha (July 2023) was launched at Friends of Amateur Rocketry in the Mojave Desert, California, USA.
Karman Mini (November 2022/March 2023) and Test Rocket 2 (April/May/June 2023) were launched at Midland Rocketry Club in Leicestershire, UK.

For more info on Project Sunride visit https://sunride.space/

To contact Sunride, please email sunride@sheffield.ac.uk

Project Sunride

This department focuses on the design, development, and testing of propulsion systems and avionics for aerospace applications.

Propulsion Engineering

This department focuses on engineering and design for the Karman Series product line.

Karman Series Engineering

This department focuses on conducting innovative experiments and research initiatives.

Experimental Division

This department is responsible for the design, development, and management of feed systems to ensure efficient and effective operations.

Feed Systems

This department focuses on enhancing leadership capabilities and strategic guidance within the organization.

Leadership Development

This department focuses on the design, development, and testing of aircraft and spacecraft.

Project Sunride

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Propulsion Engineering

Karman Series Engineering

Experimental Division

Feed Systems

Leadership Development

Aerospace Engineering

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Project Sunride

Org chart

Teams

Propulsion Engineering

Karman Series Engineering

Experimental Division

Feed Systems

Leadership Development

Aerospace Engineering

Offices

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