DART – Small-Scale Rocket Payload Delivery

Authors

L. Aagaard, Florida Institute of Technology
K. Jamal, Florida Institute of Technology
B. Lougheed, Florida Institute of Technology
J. O'Hara, Florida Institute of Technology
Z. Figueroa, Florida Institute of Technology
J. Smith, Florida Institute of Technology
R. Struthers, Florida Institute of Technology
N. Tardy, Florida Institute of Technology
M. Vale, Florida Institute of Technology
J. Vennink, Florida Institute of Technology

Document Type

Poster

Publication Title

Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase

Abstract

Demonstrator for Autonomous Rapid Transport (DART) is a small-scale, thrust-vector-controlled rocket designed for autonomous, propulsive landing. The project demonstrates point-to-point payload delivery with over 50 meters of lateral displacement and supports the U.S. Space Force’s Rocket Cargo Vanguard initiative using reusable rocketry to deliver payloads. The system integrates TVC, GNC, and lightweight structures in a unique landing geometry.

Advisor

Firat Irmak, Darshan Yadav

Publication Date

4-25-2025

Recommended Citation

Aagaard, L.; Jamal, K.; Lougheed, B.; O'Hara, J.; Figueroa, Z.; Smith, J.; Struthers, R.; Tardy, N.; Vale, M.; and Vennink, J., "DART – Small-Scale Rocket Payload Delivery" (2025). Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications. 39.
https://repository.fit.edu/apss_student/39