RE-1 presents the conceptual design of a small-scale liquid-fuel rocket engine using principles of thermodynamics and propulsion. Literature from Rocket Lab and Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach (Çengel, Boles, Kanoglu) informs design methodology and analytical calculations. The project develops a cost-effective engine with validated performance predictions, demonstrating feasibility through CFD simulations and thermodynamic analysis, despite fabrication…

This project focused on the end-to-end design and realization of a small-scale, high-velocity unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using cost-effective and additive manufacturing techniques. The goal was to demonstrate that high-performance aerospace prototypes can be achieved with minimal resources through engineering optimization and rapid prototyping. I led the full development cycle, including: Although flight testing was…