ABOUT US
our history
During the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Theo Youds, the Founder of LURA, decided that Leeds needed its own student rocketry team.
He formed a team of dedicated students here at the University of Leeds and created a proposal for the formation of the Leeds University Rocketry Association (LURA).
Together, they built a foundation for LURA to thrive from; this included establishing a strong presence in the rocketry community, developing this website and a social media presence, and fostering a working culture that is strongly upheld by LURA members to this day.
our mission
PREPARING THE MARS GENERATION
LURA is a student-led rocketry association based at the University of Leeds that designs, builds, and flies sub-orbital rockets. We focus on providing students of all disciplines the opportunity to learn about rocketry, and the laws, regulations, and logistics involved in rocket launches. This is much beyond what is taught on their degree courses.
Everything we do at LURA is united through a core purpose: Preparing the Mars Generation. That is, the engineers, astronauts, and technicians that will soon make human life interplanetary.
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Provide engineers with hands-on experience designing, building, and flying rockets.
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Expose non-technical students to the processes and requirements of a space mission.
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Build a worldwide network to promote aerospace opportunities for Leeds students.
OUR VISION
LURA aims to be the UK’s leading student-led rocketry team and provide a space for students to design, build, and fly their own rockets, payloads, and engines.
We envision a team that will compete, drive innovation within rocketry, and continue to inspire students to pursue careers in the space industry.
our values
Get sh*t done.
Own the task.
Be brave.
People over rockets.
Be honest.
Together, we have the opportunity to revolutionise STEM at Leeds, and shape the UK space sector for the better.
Use the links below to see how you can help us on our mission.