UC Irvine Rocket Project, founded in 2017, recently had a successful test of their LOX/Methane rocket engine.
Official video of the UCI Rocket Project Static Test Fire of PTE (Preliminary Test Engine). A liquid oxygen, liquid methane, pressure fed engine producing 1350lbf thrust. pic.twitter.com/5Dy5gJK2j1
— Sebastian Rosiak (@sebastianro24) November 25, 2019
With development starting 15 months ago the team is aiming for the Base 11 Space Challenge and FAR MARS Prize. Engine testing will continue in January and March, this will lead to a launch attempt in May/June of 2020.
The team is also developing a new test stand, appropriately named “Cold Brew”, the stand will be capable of firing an engine of up to 10,000 lbf (44.5 kN).