High-Power Level 1
Level 1 Certification allows Tripoli members to fly High-Power Rockets with a total installed impulse up to 640 Newton-seconds. A certification authority (Prefect, TAP, or Tripoli Director)
High Power Certification
Tripoli maintains a multi-level skill-based certification program for high-power rocketry Level 1, 2, and 3 certifications and the Tripoli Mentoring Program for junior members.
Presenter Call for TRATECH 2026
Tripoli is now accepting presentation proposals for TRATECH 2026. Members are encouraged to share their experience on subjects such as airframe construction, electronics
Liquid Motor Demonstration Applications Closing Soon!
At Balls 32 this past September, for the first time in over 20 years, the Tripoli Board of Directors invited three teams to bring their liquid motor projects to the launch. These teams
LDRS 44 Announced
LDRS 44 is headed to Pence, Indiana, April 16–19, 2026, hosted by Tripoli Indiana, Prefecture 132. Known for their annual Thunderstruck launch, the Indiana team is
BALLS 33 Research Launch
One of the best aspects of BALLS is the exchange of new thoughts and methods that are presented openly to anyone who asks. This launch will be primarily for Research
International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC)
International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) The annual International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) is an incredible opportunity to share your knowledge and
High-Power Level 3
Both TAPs will review the candidate''s rocket design to ensure that the design is satisfactory and that a flight of the rocket would not violate the Tripoli Unified Safety Code (TUSC).