EPFL ROCKET TEAM

We are a dynamic association of 200 students from prestigious Swiss universities, dedicated to designing and manufacturing rockets, through which we immerse students in space technologies and provide them hands-on training and field-related expertise, thus shaping the next generation of space industry’s leaders.

our projects

The EPFL Rocket Team is currently engaged in four different projects

Firehorn II

Designing and manufacturing a supersonic bi-liquid rocket for international competitions

Space Race

Training students in aerospace technologies

Icarus

Developing efficient GNC algorithms for a re-landing systems

Plasma

Develops and tests student-built plasma propulsion systems

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our mission

Engaging students in space technology projects, in collaboration with academia and industry partners

our past and future competition projects
3 km
2025
Firehorn
Bi-Liquid rocket built by students
COMPLETED
3 km
2026
Firehorn II
Third Generation Bi-Liquid rocket
UPCOMING
100 km
2030
Our goal
First European team to reach space
FUTURE
the epfl rocket team in numbers
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200+

Students

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50+

Launches

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15

Projects

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7

Awards in competition

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4

Research papers

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Want to be part of the adventure?

One step closer to the stars

We welcome all Swiss university students to join us in our various projects and open positions. Our mission is to empower every student to explore their passion for rocketry and aerospace. Join us and take one step closer to the stars today.

sponsors

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testimonials
“I joined the Rocket Team with no particular knowledge of rocketry or any particular technical field. And yet, in the space of 2 years I have learned an uncountable amount of things, both technically and organisationally. A practical project like this one is a perfect companion to a mostly theoretical study like the one at EPFL.”

Theophile Balestrini

System Engineer

“The EPFL Rocket Team is a catalyst, if you're passionate, curious and hard working, this association will build you a skillset that will last you a lifetime. In the span of 4 years I learned so much, in engineering, project management and social skills that I wouldn't be the engineer I am today without it.”

Antoine Truchot

Chief Technology Officer 2023/2025