Bearospace at UCLA is a student-led aerospace engineering organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of engineers through hands-on experience, innovation, and collaboration.

Our mission is to make aerospace engineering more accessible to students from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines. By bringing together students with different experiences, perspectives, and technical interests, Bearospace creates an inclusive environment where members can develop practical engineering skills, strengthen their leadership abilities, and gain valuable experience beyond the classroom.

Through collaborative projects, members participate in every stage of the engineering process, from conceptual design and structural analysis to manufacturing, testing, and launch operations. These opportunities allow students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world aerospace challenges while preparing for future careers in engineering and the aerospace industry.

Competing on a National Stage

Bearospace proudly participates in NASA's University Student Launch Initiative (USLI), a nationally recognized rocketry competition held in Huntsville, Alabama. Each year, NASA develops engineering challenges in collaboration with the Space Launch System (SLS) and Artemis Program offices, giving university teams the opportunity to tackle technical problems inspired by real-world space exploration missions.

Throughout the competition, our members work together to design, build, and launch high-powered rockets while navigating rigorous engineering reviews, technical requirements, and safety standards. This experience challenges students to think critically, innovate, and collaborate in an environment that closely reflects the aerospace industry.

At Bearospace, we don't just build rockets. We build the engineers, innovators, and leaders who will shape the future of aerospace exploration