The YSU Rocket Club was founded in 2021 by a group of eager rocketeers. They began their venture into rocketry and competed in the 2022 Spaceport America Cup where they placed 32nd. The club has taken on a new life for engineering students with small-scale rocket building, activities alongside other clubs, and a senior design team that competes each year in the Spaceport America Cup.

YSU Rocketry Team competed at the Spaceport America Cup in 2022, 2023, and 2024 in the 10K COTS category. The 2025 team made their debut in the 30K COTS category in June of 2025. Due to an unknown issue the rocket had a RUD near MACH 2 at 4,000ft. The 2026 team is attempting for the 30K division again with newer knowledge from the 2025 team.

The YSU Rocket Club prides themselves on proving that “Penguins Can Fly” since 2021.