Student Researched and Developed High Power Rocket; Exploring the Shortcomings of Current Federal Regulations on the Environmental Impacts of SpaceX Rocket Launches in the U.S.

My technical project and STS research both revolve around rocket launches. My technical project focuses more on the small-scale development and launch processes whereas my research looks at how large companies, such as SpaceX, conduct their launches and the resulting environmental impacts. The hands-on work from my technical project has given me a better understanding of the complexities of rocket launches, even at such a small scale, that I was able to consider when conducting my research.