South Alabama Launch Team

10/24/2024

I am Kyle Kovalchick, currently studying Electrical Engineering at the University of South Alabama. Previously, I worked as a software engineer at Amazon, where I gained valuable technical experience. As the Vice President of the AIAA club, I engage deeply in our sub-clubs like S.A.L.T. (South Alabama Launch Team) and D.B.F. (Design Build Fly), focusing on model rocketry and aircraft design. Passionate about aerospace and engineering, I aim to innovate and lead in my field, applying my technical and software skills to make a significant impact.

10/24/2024

We were so grateful to have guest speaker, Susie Martinez, share her aerospace journey with us! Stay tuned for the next guest speaker during Aerospace week.

10/24/2024

SALT was able to successfully launch and recover their two stage rocket in Samson on April 7, 2024! This project marks South Alabama’s first ever two stage launch attempt and it was a great success!

This project was also part of our leads’ Senior Design project who’s goal was to launch a two stage vehicle with autonomous altitude control. This altitude control device (JACS) was proven to be successful as well!

The efforts of this year’s team will have a lasting impact on the future success of SALT in a variety of competitions! 🚀 🐆

Big thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Chevron, and the Alabama Space Grant Consortium for helping us achieve our goals!

10/24/2024

Hi everyone! My name is Megan Jordan and I am a mechanical engineering student with an aerospace concentration at The University of South Alabama. I have a huge passion for STEM education and outreach for minorities groups and our youth. I am a fellow of the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship(PGSF) and the Brooke Owens fellowship (BOF). I have previously interned at Blue Origin, Hermeus, Amazon, Aviation Week, and Northrop Grumman. My dream is to continue working in the commercial space industry as a test engineer or propulsion engineer testing rocket engines. I am very excited to be a part of USA AIAA this year and I am looking forward to connecting with other students who share similar passions as me.

10/24/2024

10/24/2024

Welcome to the Jungle 2024🚀

02/04/2023

Another great day in Samson, AL! On top of our very successful sub-scale design verification flight, we had a two level 1 cert flights, and one level 2 cert flight! See you soon New Mexico!

11/09/2022

We have big goals this year that we need your help to accomplish! We appreciate your support!

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11/09/2022

First launch of the year was a big success! We had 13 successful level 1 certification flights, another level 1 flight that reached a speed of Mach 1.3 (fastest rocket S.A.L.T. has ever launched), and a successful Level 2 certification flight! Everyone put in countless hours and their hard work definitely payed off! Next launch will be in December when we fly our subscale rocket for this years Spaceport America Cup Competition!
University of South Alabama College of Engineering
Spaceport America Cup