Propulse NTNU designs, manufactures, and launches high-powered rockets, focusing on advanced propulsion systems and flight control. The team builds competitive rockets through a structured engineering process, gaining practical experience in aerospace disciplines.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Developing advanced rocketry capabilities requires significant expertise in propulsion systems, flight dynamics, and complex system integration. Student teams often face challenges in translating theoretical knowledge into practical, high-performance hardware and achieving competitive results in rigorous rocketry competitions.
Solution
Propulse NTNU designs, manufactures, and launches high-powered rockets, with a focus on developing and integrating advanced propulsion systems and sophisticated flight control. The team leverages a structured project lifecycle, from conceptualization and detailed design through production, testing, and launch operations, to build competitive rockets. This hands-on approach allows students to gain practical engineering experience across multiple disciplines, including propulsion, avionics, mechanical structures, and software development. By participating in international competitions, Propulse NTNU validates its engineering methodologies and pushes the boundaries of student-led rocketry.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes students seeking hands-on aerospace engineering experience, academic institutions looking to foster practical skill development, and industry partners interested in supporting advanced student projects in rocketry.
Features
- Development of bi-propellant liquid rocket engines, including thrust chamber and feed system design.
- Integration of custom-designed avionics systems with embedded software for flight control and telemetry.
- Design and fabrication of airframes, including inner and outer structures, to withstand launch dynamics.
- Implementation of robust recovery systems, such as parachutes, for safe vehicle retrieval.
- Ground infrastructure development for launch rail and testing facilities.
- Participation in major rocketry competitions, including the European Rocketry Challenge and Spaceport America Cup, achieving top rankings.
- Utilization of a collaborative wiki platform for knowledge management and technical documentation.