NASA Student Launch Project
NASA Artemis Challenge
NASA SLI is part of NASA’s Artemis Student Challenges. NASA SLI is a competitive, research-based project that provides research and development support to the SLS program.
NASA Marshall Center | Huntsville, AL
NASA Student Launch is annually held at NASA’s Marshall Center in Huntsville, AL.
BSLI NASA SL Project team strives to compete in Huntsville.
BSLI NASA Student Launch Initiative (SLI) project team commits to an eight-month process of designing, building, and flying payloads or vehicle components to support NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program. Each year, a new payload challenge is released by NASA, and the team works to design a vehicle and payload system to meet those needs in addition to writing competitive proposals and participating in design reviews.
Meet The Teams
COSMOS
HEIGHT …………. 2.74 m / 9 ft
DIAMETER ……… 0.15 m / 0.51 ft
THRUST ………. 1334 n / 300 lbf
MOTOR ………… Aerotech L1150
APOGEE ……… 1.48 km / 4.85k ft
TOP SPEED ……………. Mach 0.57
HEIGHT
DIAMETER
THRUST
MOTOR
APOGEE
TOP SPEED
Project Manager
Deputy PM
2.74 m / 9 ft
0.15 m / 0.51 ft
1334 n / 300 lbf
Aerotech L1150
1.48 km / 4.9k ft
Mach 0.57
Madi Herrmann
Alex Chou
Abby Atchley
Structures
Team Lead: Ryan Saleme
The NASA SL structures team is responsible for designing and testing all structural components for the rocket. The team focuses on creating a structurally-reliable airframe and any other aerodynamic components. Work includes layups, sanding, laser cutting, coating, and component testing. Team members will gain hands-on engineering experience, design and modeling work, and how to use structural materials.
Avionics
Team Lead: Niraj Patel
The NASA SL avionics team is responsible for designing, testing, and manufacturing all flight computers, sensors, and telemetry systems and ensuring that rocket recovery systems are functional. Avionics works closely with all teams to collect proper data for a successful flight. Additionally, they work closely with Recovery and Payload to assist and ensure the proper systems and data collection systems work for their needs.
Payload
Team Leads: Pietro Lavezzo & Brady Wilson
The NASA SL payload team focuses on designing a payload that conforms to the competition requirements. The Payload team works to implement a solution to a given challenge. The payload follows a CubeSat form factor. Work includes design brainstorming, CAD development, software programming, and data analysis post-flight.
Safety & Recovery
Team Lead: Morgan McGraw
NASA SL Safety & Recovery focuses on designing and overseeing the vehicle’s recovery systems. This work is vital to ensure a proper and safe descent of the launch vehicle during flight. Work also includes collaborating with the other subteams to ensure proper functionality of recovery systems.
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