SEDS UCSD (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space at UC San Diego) is a collective of students brought together by the common goal of creating the future of space technology. SEDS UCSD draws its members from an multi-disciplinary group motivated to advance the new space movement: the thought that the next logical step in human civilization is not only to explore, but to evolve into a space-faring civilization.

Guided by our passion and perspectives on the important of space development, our organization has made a several waves in the aerospace field already: we were the first student group to design and 3D-print a rocket engine (Tri-D) and the first undergraduate group to launch a rocket with a 3D-printed engine (Vulcan). In designing, building, testing, and executing projects to advance space technology, SEDS UCSD firmly believes we must continually keep progressing to achieve the eventual colonization of space.

Aviation & Aerospace

Engineering

Space

SEDS UCSD

Brendan Mah

Akshara Kuduvalli

Ethan Quan

Joseph Tuazon

Jonathan Cohen

Blake Johnson

Edward Yu

Daniel Chen

Madison Purcell

Dave Boisie Laygo

Joseph Cestone

London Childs

Matthew Stringer

Nafeesa Karim

Xiande Zeng (Martin)

Jamie Lee

Rebecca Wong

Anannaya Vij

Priscilla Nguyen

Madeline Phelps

Setekh Naz Karaismailoglu

The Engineering and Technical Roles team at SEDS UCSD focuses on the design, development, and testing of innovative space technologies. Comprising various engineering specialists, the team collaborates to create advanced rocket systems, including propulsion, avionics, and structural components, pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering. Their hands-on projects, like 3D-printed rocket engines and pioneering launches, drive the organization’s mission to progress towards space exploration and colonization.

Engineering and Technical Roles

Project Management

Engineering and Technical Roles

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