BSLI23′-24′ NASA Student Launch Initiative Team
NASA Student Launch Project
We are part of NASA’s Artemis Student Challenges. NASA SLI is a competitive, research-based project that provides research and development support to the Space Launch System program.
NASA Artemis Challenge
We are 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.
Every year, the 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 / 4.9k ft |
| TOP SPEED | Mach 0.57 |
| Project Manager | Matthew Heinzman |
| Deputy PM | Abby Atchley Nisha Kumar |
Structures
Team Lead: Kennedy Swyers
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.
Flight Systems
Team Lead: Sahil Sura
The NASA SL Flight Systems team is responsible for designing, testing, and manufacturing all flight computers, sensors, and telemetry systems and ensuring that rocket recovery systems are functional. Flight Systems 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.
Aerodynamics
Team Lead: Brady Wilson
The Aerodynamics team is responsible for optimizing the flight of the rocket through aerodynamic design and simulation.
Payload
Team Leads: Dominick DelpicoSai Vidyud Senthil Nathan
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.
