Aurora is a solid propellant sounding rocket, aiming to reach a target apogee of 3km. The rocket is going to be designed and manufactured, in the Machine Elements Laboratory in the National Technical University of Athens.

Aurora is designed to lift 4kg of deployable, payload mass, housed right below the airframe’s nose cone and will feature a system of air brakes, in order to reach as close as possible to the target apogee.

The sounding rocket is designed so it will be safely recovered after the launch. In order to achieve this, we are utilizing a dual deployment system, consisting of two parachutes that will be ejected after the target apogee.

Aurora is a student-driven project dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and launching sounding rockets. Our team brings together expertise from multiple engineering disciplines to create advanced systems that push the boundaries of rocketry. The project serves as a platform for exploration and innovation, enabling the development of rockets capable of achieving greater altitudes and improved performance. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and fostering collaboration, we are committed to advancing the capabilities of aerospace technology.