Carbon composite tank design for a modular refuelable ASCENT propulsion unit, developed through years of R&D collaboration with Flight Works Inc. and recently demonstrated by the Air Force Research Laboratory and NASA.
Innovative Full Carbon Composite Tank
Design, structural analysis & prototype manufacturing of a full composite structure with integrated tank for a modular propulsion spacecraft unit, enabling sustained orbital maneuvers and refueling services (AFRL & NASA missions). A collaboration between Flight Works Inc. and Courouble Design & Engineering, Inc.
Innovative Full Carbon Composite Tank
Design, structural analysis & prototype manufacturing of a full composite structure with integrated tank for a modular propulsion spacecraft unit, enabling sustained orbital maneuvers and refueling services (AFRL & NASA missions). A collaboration between Flight Works Inc. and Courouble Design & Engineering, Inc.
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Vector-R rocket assembly
Thrust structure designed by Courouble Design & Engineering, Inc.
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Thrust structure by Courouble Design & Engineering, Inc.
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Thrust structure by Courouble Design & Engineering, Inc.
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Carbon structure designed by Courouble Design & Engineering, Inc.
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Carbon structure designed by Courouble Design & Engineering, Inc.
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Carbon structure designed by Courouble Design & Engineering, Inc.
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