Project Vulcan

Authors

Timur Bedelbaev, Florida Institute of Technology
Braden Hartlieb, Florida Institute of Technology
Micéle Leita, Florida Institute of Technology
Matthew Poirier, Florida Institute of Technology
Jorge Sanchez, Florida Institute of Technology
Abigail Smith, Florida Institute of Technology
Joshua Spectre, Florida Institute of Technology
Cam'ron Valliere, Florida Institute of Technology
Victor Zaharia, Florida Institute of Technology

Document Type

Poster

Publication Title

Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase

Abstract

Project Vulcan is a proof-of-concept metal 3Dprinted clustered chamber aerospike with integrated Liquid-Injected Thrust Vector Control (LITVC), improving control and efficiency across altitudes. In partnership with Vaya Space, our design aligns with the Dauntless launch vehicle. The project focuses on the design, construction, and validation of the aerospike via additive manufacturing, static fire testing, and altitude simulation.

Advisor

Firat Irmak

Publication Date

4-25-2025

Recommended Citation

Bedelbaev, Timur; Hartlieb, Braden; Leita, Micéle; Poirier, Matthew; Sanchez, Jorge; Smith, Abigail; Spectre, Joshua; Valliere, Cam'ron; and Zaharia, Victor, "Project Vulcan" (2025). Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications. 43.
https://repository.fit.edu/apss_student/43