Architecture of Stratosphere Rocket for CubeSats

Key Findings & Data:A stable launch vehicle that can take a cubesat the size of 3U to the stratospheric layer has undergone its first design and examination.

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Conclusion & Impact:Future research will examine the launch vehicle that will cross the space boundary, known as the Kármán line.

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Launch Vehicle · Rocket · Cubesat

Abstract

Cubesat missions are evolving, and because of their high efficiency, they are becoming more common. Cubesats can go to space more easily because of their compact size. Launch vehicles provide great opportunity for us to reach space and high altitudes of the atmosphere. Today, cubesats are launched to high altitudes for experimental purposes with the help of launch vehicles. In this investigation, a novel launch vehicle was created to match the cubesat's specifications. A stable launch vehicle that can take a cubesat the size of 3U to the stratospheric layer has undergone its first design and examination. Flight simulations were carried out by researching the design stages considered in the launch vehicle. The first design of the launch vehicle suitable for the desired task was made and the altitude, stability and drag analyzes that this design could reach were carried out. The design stages and analysis results of the launch vehicle that will deliver the cubesat to the stratosphere layer are shared. In this study, a design exercise for a stratospheric rocket is proposed. Future research will examine the launch vehicle that will cross the space boundary, known as the Kármán line.

Keywords

Launch Vehicle Rocket Cubesat Design Analysis Stratosphere

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ŞANLI, A., ERKEÇ, T. Y., BECEREN, M., KEMALLI, M. F. (2023). Architecture of Stratosphere Rocket for CubeSats. International Journal of Aviation Science and Technology, Cilt: 04 Sayı: 01, 14–22. https://ajindex.com/articles/946111

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