Aurora Rocketry

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AERODYNAMIC

The Aerodynamics Department has a team of 30 people. The

operations focus primarily on the study, modeling and analysis of aerodynamic forces

acting on vehicles in flight.

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PROPULSION

The Propulsion Department is responsible for the design, manufacturing, and testing of solid and hybrid SRAD rocket motors, with the goal of participating in the EUROC competitions using in-house developed propulsion systems. The team is composed of members from the Bachelor’s programs in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, as well as the Master’s programs in Aerospace Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
The department’s activities cover the entire engine development cycle: from theoretical and numerical modeling (simulations, CFD, ballistic models), to parametric CAD design, all the way to practical manufacturing of components, development of test infrastructures, and experimental testing on a test bench.

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GNC

The GNC (Guidance, Navigation and Control) Department is responsible for the development of the rocket guidance and control systems, with the objective of ensuring the correct flight trajectory and the accurate achievement of the target apogee. The department activities mainly focus on the development of a high-fidelity simulator and on the design of active control algorithms for movable aerodynamic systems, particularly airbrakes, which are responsible for the dynamic regulation of the rocket during ascent.

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SOFTWARE

The Software Department manages the complete computing architecture and code infrastructure of the experimental launch vehicles. Core activities focus on the development of the flight computer software, ensuring maximum reliability in data acquisition, processing, and the real-time execution of flight algorithms. The workflow integrates embedded systems programming, the development of telemetry communication interfaces, and the implementation of simulation architectures to validate flight logic and electronics prior to launch.

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STRUCTURE

The Structures Department is responsible for the design and CAD software development of nearly all components of the experimental sounding rockets developed by Aurora Rocketry.
The process involves close collaboration with each of the individual departments involved in the active development of the rocket. The departments provide the general guidelines and requirements that we have to follow and based on which we entirely develop a lightweight structural design accurately optimized through meticulous simulation work aimed to obtain the best performance balance.

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MISSION ANALYSIS

The Mission Analysis department offers its support at every iteration of the project through validation via numerical flight simulations. The main activity is the use of flight simulations to ensure the achievement of the desired performance and compliance with the imposed safety margins. In addition to design validation, another commitment is to continuously improve the simulator used in terms of usability, versatility, and breadth of information provided.

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ELECTRONICS

The electronics department work is focused on developing all of the on-board and ground systems. Their objective is to acquireambient data,and make decisions on actuating subsystems, such asthe recovery subsystem or the airbrakes.The electronics department work is focused on developing all of the on-board and ground systems. Their objective is to acquireambient data,and make decisions on actuating subsystems, such asthe recovery subsystem or the airbrakes.

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RECOVERY

The Recovery System team is responsible for the design, development, and validation of the systems that enable the safe recovery of the rocket after flight. This includes the development of a double parachute-based descent system (first and second deployment) used to control and stabilize the rocket during landing operations, while protecting it from damage upon touchdown. Achieving this requires careful engineering, system integration, and extensive testing to guarantee success through all phases of recovery.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Public Relations Department is committed to providing strategic media coverage across multiple channels to ensure visibility and engagement. We manage a dynamic online presence through our official website and social media platforms to convey our message effectively. We also make sure that our team participates in industry events, collaborates with press outlets for authoritative coverage and explores creative branding opportunities, such as custom rocket stickers and merchandising.

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