01DesignCAD Design
Vehicle components are modeled, dimensioned, and checked for integration before fabrication.
/ Technical DivisionDRACO Division
Launch Vehicle
CAD DesignStructural HardwareManufacturing & Assembly
/ OverviewWhat We Build
The rocket's physical structure
Launch Vehicle is responsible for the rocket's physical structure — airframes, fins, motor mounts, bulkheads, centering rings, structural interfaces, and full vehicle integration.
- Airframes
- Fins
- Motor Mounts
- Bulkheads
- Centering Rings
- Integration
/ ProcessFrom Design to Manufacturing
Design → Verify → Manufacture → Modify
01Design
02VerifyStructural Validation
Critical structures are analyzed to understand deformation, load paths, and flight-readiness.
03ManufactureManufacturing Preparation
Airframes are measured, marked, and prepared for accurate fit and alignment.
04ModifyAirframe Modification
Structural openings and interface features are manufactured with precision before assembly.
/ Integration
Rocket Assembly
After manufacturing, Launch Vehicle supports the integration of the rocket's structural systems — aligning airframes, internal hardware, external interfaces, and launch-ready components.
- Align structural sections
- Integrate external hardware
- Prepare the vehicle for testing and launch
/ ScopeCore Responsibilities
What Launch Vehicle owns
Core Structure
Motor mount integrated into the aft airframe
01
Airframes
Primary body structure of the rocket.
02
Fins
Stability surfaces integrated into the aft section.
03
Motor Mount
Internal structure that supports the motor and transfers loads.
04
Bulkheads & Rings
Structural supports for alignment, mounting, and load transfer.
05
Vehicle Interfaces
Cutouts, holes, and mounts needed for subsystem integration.
06
Final Assembly
Rocket integration, fit checks, and launch preparation support.
/ Launch Support
Built by Students. Prepared for Flight.
Launch Vehicle turns design requirements into physical rocket hardware through CAD, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, and field preparation.