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The Texas Rocket Engineering Lab is a premier, interdisciplinary research laboratory focused on incu

04/18/2024

From the lab to the dance floor💃🕺: TREL’s semi-formal was a blast, bringing together our different teams and celebrating our hard work and progress. Cheers to an incredible night and great memories made together! 🥂

04/03/2024

Last week, TREL members had the opportunity to take place at the TEDxUTAUSTIN conference. At this conference, members had the chance to showcase some of their hardware including an engine chamber and a data acquisition system. In addition to this, TREL members were able to attend talks with a diverse group of speakers. The insight gained from these talks will benefit students both in the lab and later in their careers. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this interactive showcase!     

02/12/2024

TREL is delighted to announce a significant contribution from NI, now part of Emerson, that promises to elevate our organization to new heights. This generous donation is set to play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and capabilities of our test teams – Hotfire, Stage Test and Launch, and Component Test. As we eagerly anticipate the transformative impact on our testing cadence, we express our sincere gratitude to NI for their invaluable support, contributing to the success and progress of our aerospace endeavors.

01/30/2024

TREL’s recruiting cycle has taken off! ☄️ See the dates and the timeline above for information regarding what you can expect from us over the next few weeks.

- Applications are now closed (must have attended an info session to apply).

- If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an interview notificaiton by the end of today, January 30th.

- If you are accepted after your interview, you will receive an acceptance email by the end of the day on February 7th.

- Rejection emails will be sent out February 8th.

- For new members, General and Team-Specific Onboarding will take place Saturday, February 10th from 2-4 PM.

- Safety Training sessions will take place at our Pickle Research Campus (PRC) space on Saturday, February 10th and Sunday, February 11th from 12 - 1 PM.

If you weren’t able to attend an info session this semester, feel free to come back next Fall! As always, reach out to us if you have any questions either by DMing us or emailing [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])🌟

01/17/2024

We are over the moon to start Spring Recruitment! 🚀
Come out to at least one of our Info Sessions to gain access to our application! Join us at the EER Mulva auditorium 0.904 on either Monday, January 22nd or Tuesday, January 23rd from 6 to 7:30 pm. We are looking for dedicated people — NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Our lab is open to graduates and undergraduates alike, as well as those interested in engineering or business, regardless of their major. We encourage everyone to apply! If you have any interest in rockets or space and would like to apply, attend one of our info sessions, and don’t hesitate to DM or email us with questions. We look forward to meeting you either Monday or Tuesday and hope we can help you shoot for the stars! ✨

To visit our website and stay updated on our other socials, click the link in our bio!

12/06/2023

Before Thanksgiving break members of TREL attended the New Worlds Conference at the Bullock Texas State Museum. We presented our TXE-2 mockup to individuals in the aerospace industry. Thank you to
New Worlds Conference for the opportunity to attend and present our hard work to so many different people! 🌎🚀🌖

11/07/2023

Dive deep into the world of space exploration with our exclusive 37-question YouTube series at Texas Rocket Engineering Lab! 🚀

Ranging from their intrests outside of school to their responsibilities within TREL, check out this enlightening series where we ask some of our TREL members 37 questions. The series will continue to grow as we feature new members and new positions within TREL so be sure to stay tuned! Follow the link in our bio to catch the full interview on YouTube and witness the ambition that fuels our quest for the stars! ✨ 🚀

10/14/2023

Recruitment blasted off and TREL successfully landed 93 new members!🚀

We are so excited to welcome our new onboardees to their respective teams! The new recruitment class completed several safety and ITAR trainings to prepare them for the work they will be doing as a member of the lab. New members also had the opportunity to tour our amazing facility at Pickle Research Center (PRC). TREL continues to be a premier collegiate rocket lab incubating innovators and rocketeers for the future. We cannot wait to share the incredible work these new onboardees will do!✨

05/18/2023

Our work with raceways is processing. But, what exactly are Raceways?

Raceways are an essential part of rockets that house external fluids and electrical lines, transporting propellants and electricity up and down the length of the rocket. However, since the Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs) are structural, there is no internal path for the lines to go without risking depressurization and leaks during fill and flight. To solve this issue, we have created raceway covers using fiberglass layup, which are connected with bolts to 3D-printed holders running the entire length of the rocket. These removable covers make it easier to connect the external lines and perform maintenance when necessary.
We've been working on making longer, continuous section pieces for our raceway covers. Initially, this was challenging because our old, shorter layups were cured under vacuum. However, for the longer parts, we decided to eliminate the use of vacuum and compensate by changing our resin-to-fiber ratio during the wet layup process. The result has been an even better surface finish than before.

We’re proud of the progress our students have been making and we can’t wait to see what’s next!

05/09/2023

SPACE NEWS 🎥🚀

recently interviewed two of TREL’s directors and received the inside scoop as to what Halcyon is, how TREL functions and what makes TREL unique. TREL’s directors, Mullika Pandit and Steven Ortega, did a wonderful job representing TREL. A special thank you goes to for allowing TREL’s story and mission to be shared!

Watch TREL’s full interview with KXAN using the link in our bio or using your web browser to search for: KXAN TREL

05/06/2023

🎓Congratulations Class of 2023!!!

We are excited to see what our new TREL graduates will accomplish next in life! Good luck on all your endeavors and don’t ever stop shooting for the stars!🚀✨

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