The team of students from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) has made history by achieving an altitude of 10.843 kilometers with their 'Origin' rocket. This milestone surpasses the previous national amateur record of 7.8 kilometers. The launch took place today shortly after 2:30 PM at the facilities of the El Arenosillo Experimentation Center (CEDEA), part of the National Institute of Aerospace Technology (INTA) in Huelva.

Guzmán Marchesi, a UPV student and the team's executive director, along with Luna Marhuenda, expressed their satisfaction: "We did it! The days for UPV to reach space are numbered. We have validated the technology. It can be achieved in three years." The 'Origin' rocket, measuring 3 meters and weighing 20 kg, reached a maximum speed of 2500 km/h, twice the speed of sound.

The project, developed entirely by students, incorporates proprietary manufacturing techniques for the engine, modular avionics, and the sea recovery system. The ultimate goal is to make UPV the first European university to reach space. The team, composed of 68 students from various degree programs, had previously attempted to break the record in February, but adverse weather conditions postponed the launches.

Faraday Rocketry UPV has benefited from the collaboration of the Armed Forces and INTA, as well as sponsorship from several companies. The team has four years of experience, having launched six rockets and secured two victories in the European University Rocketry Championship (EuRoC), becoming the first Spanish team to achieve this.