LeTourneau LUNAR

We are extremely grateful for the support of our community, not only monetarily, but through prayers for safe travels and wisdom from other rocketry enthusiasts!

For those interested, our giving page can be found at: https://www.letu.edu/development/projects/sr_design_lunar_giving.html

“This is our team.” 🚀

The heart of Lunar isn’t just the rockets we build it’s the people who build them.
The ones who stay late in the lab, troubleshoot every detail, and celebrate every small victory together.

Our rockets need fuel, and so does our team that’s why we’re hosting a Bake Sale Fundraiser on November 10th!
Every cupcake, cookie, and brownie sold helps support our next rocket launch and keeps our mission moving forward

Progress doesn’t always look glamorous sometimes it’s messy notes, scattered tools, and a lab filled with laughter and problem-solving.
But that’s the beauty of it. Every part, every piece, every moment matters.

We don’t wait for opportunities to land we design, test, and build them from scratch.
Every test is part of a bigger vision: to show what happens when students dream boldly and back it up with hard work.
Because at Lunar, we’re not just chasing altitude. We’re chasing excellence

Every launch begins long before the countdown. It starts in late nights at the lab, in sketches that turn into systems, in small moments of trial and error that build something greater.
Lunar isn’t just a rocket program it’s a reminder that innovation starts with people who believe they can make something move, even before it leaves the ground. 🚀

🚀 Guess what? LUNAR is BACK!
Fresh designs, new ideas, and a team ready to launch into greatness.
Stay tuned. 🌌✨

💥 Big news: LUNAR is back at LETU!
Behind every rocket is a powerhouse team:
✔️ Design
✔️ Building
✔️ Operations
✔️ Research
We’re more than a project—we’re a family with a mission. 🌙🚀

🌌 LUNAR LETU is back and ready for takeoff! 🚀
We’re a student-led team dedicated to innovation in design, operations, and more.
Join us as we push boundaries, create together, and aim for the stars! ✨

🚀 Hey LeTourneau… LUNAR is BACK! 🎉
We’re launching into another year of innovation, creativity, and teamwork. 🌙💡
Follow us to see how we design, build, and dream BIG!

A large part of many engineering projects is engaging with the community and telling people about the concepts and tech behind what they are making. In this spirit, we asked some members of the L.U.N.A.R. team to explain some essential rocketry concepts to share with our followers. Here is a summary of rocketry anatomy by William Boersma:

"A generic high-power rocket is commonly divided into three components: the Nosecone, the E-Bay, and the Booster, however it might be easier to understand the function by thinking of it as having a Main Parachute Bay, a Drogue Parachute Bay, and a Motor Mount. The rocket must have a motor to propel it during powered flight, and then two parachutes (one for up high to stabilize the descent and one for right above the ground to land at a safe speed). The rocket, therefore, is essentially just a motor with two parachutes on top of it, enclosed by an aerodynamic casing. The rest is up to the designers!"