ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGN LAB

VIRGINIA TECH

DESIGN

 

It all begins with the requirements. Using a systems engineering approach, our engineers strive to produce the cleanest, safest, and most effective launch vehicles possible.  

BUILD

 

Utilizing the resources and facilities at AEDL, our engineers are able to turn CAD into reality. With over 200 square feet of space in our vehicle assembly bay, the sky is the limit. 

VERIFY

 

Before launch, our engineers are able to safely and rigorously verify their designs. Using space at both AEDL and Kentland Farm, major design elements, like recovery systems, are tested and adjusted as necessary. 

LAUNCH

 

When a launch vehicle is ready, the exciting journey from AEDL to its launch site begins. Depending on the scale and magnitude of the flight, a vehicle could launch right next door at Kentland Farm, or across the country in Black Rock, NV.



RESOURCES AND FACILITIES

 

Vehicle Assembly Bay

Machine Shop

CAD Lab

Conference Room

4 Axis Filament Winder

3D Printer

Band Saw

Drill Press

Power Tools

Fasteners

Epoxies

Robust Safety Infrastructure