Aerostructures

We design the airframe - the mechanical backbone that has to survive launch, flight and everything the atmosphere throws at it. From the fuselage to the fin assemblies, every part is engineered for strength, durability and minimum weight.

“I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies, but not the madness of people.”

Isaac Newton

PHASE 01

Design & simulation

We use industry-grade software to model every element of
the rocket, from the fuselage to the fin assemblies, then
validate each part against the extreme loads of launch and
flight. The goal is simple: maximum performance and full
structural integrity, with not a gram wasted.

PHASE 02

Drawings & integration

Once the design is locked, we produce detailed technical
drawings - the blueprints that drive the manufacturing of
every component. We work hand in hand with the other
departments so that each assembly fits the rest of the
rocket, balancing functionality with manufacturability.

PHASE 03

Materials & manufacturing

We don't stop at the screen. The team oversees the
production of the rocket's key materials - the carbon-fibre
and glass-fibre skins that form its outer shell - making sure
what leaves the workshop matches exactly what was designed.

Want to build the airframe?

Aerostructures is always looking for students who like
turning loads and materials into hardware that actually
flies.

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