BSLIBuckeye Space Launch Initiative
at The Ohio State University
WHO WE ARE
WE ARE BSLI.
Our Projects
All BSLI project teams meet in the College of Engineering Makerspace, located in Bolz Hall.
Meeting times can be found below, underneath each team description.
NASA Student Launch Initiative (NASA)
NASA SLI is a research-based, competitive, experiential exploration project striving to provide relevant research through payload components to support the development of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program.
Meeting Times 🕒
Tuesdays: 6-8 pm
Sundays: 3-5 pm
Meeting Location
College of Engineering Makerspace
Bolz Hall
Learn More
Spaceport America Cup (SAC)
SAC competes at Spaceport America Cup, an international collegiate rocketry competition hosted in New Mexico every summer. BSLI competes in the 30k Student Research and Developed (SRAD) category.
Meeting Times 🕒
Wednesdays: 7-9 pm
Sundays: 1-3 pm
Meeting Location
College of Engineering Makerspace
Bolz Hall
Learn More
Liquid Engine Project (Liquids)
BSLI Liquids team focuses on liquid bipropellant rocket engine development. Current development includes working towards test firing an LR-101, and further refining our 1st custom engine.
Meeting Times 🕒
Thursdays: 6 pm
Sundays: 4 pm
Meeting Location
College of Engineering Makerspace
Bolz Hall
Learn MoreGet Involved 🚀
Step 1: Find your Project Subteam.
Research our teams! Across NASA, Spaceport, and Liquids, there is a place for you in BSLI.
Step 2: Check if the team meets when you're available.
Meeting times can be found in the "Our Projects" section above.
Step 3: Join our Slack.
You can find the link at the bottom of this page.
Step 4: Talk to Us!
Show up to a meeting. Talk to some people in each project team and check out the vibe.
Step 5: Consider joining a leadership position!
If you enjoy being part of BSLI, check out the variety of leadership positions available on the Leadership page.
