BPS.space is a cutting-edge company specializing in experimental rocketry and model spacecraft development, founded by Joe Barnard. The company focuses on advancing the technology behind high-powered model rockets and offering educational resources to inspire and enable enthusiasts, engineers, and hobbyists.

Applications
- Educational Programs:
- Inspires STEM learning by providing accessible tools for students and educators to build and launch their rockets.
- Experimental Rocketry:
- For advanced hobbyists and engineers looking to experiment with flight control and vehicle stabilization.
- Proof-of-Concept Testing:
- Serves as a platform for testing ideas in aerodynamics, propulsion, and avionics at a small scale.
Mission
To make innovative advancements in model rocketry by integrating guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems, and to foster educational and experimental opportunities in aerospace engineering.
Key Innovations
- Thrust Vector Control (TVC):
- BPS.space is widely known for developing small-scale thrust vectoring systems for model rockets.
- TVC allows rockets to maintain stability and follow precise flight paths, mimicking control systems used in real-world spaceflight.
- Rocket Kits and Components:
- The company offers advanced kits and components like actuated fins, avionics systems, and modular rockets for hobbyists and students.
- These kits are designed to be both accessible and scalable, enabling a broad range of users to experiment.
- Open-Source Philosophy:
- Many of the designs and technologies are shared openly to encourage collaboration and learning within the rocketry community.
- Advanced Avionics:
- Custom-designed avionics systems collect real-time flight data, enabling detailed analysis and precise control during launches.
BPS.space is not just about building model rockets; it’s about pushing the boundaries of what is possible in small-scale rocketry. By providing tools and resources for enthusiasts to learn advanced aerospace concepts, the company aims to bridge the gap between hobbyists and professionals in the space industry.