The Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania, in partnership with 2SPACE, the only team in the country that has created from scratch a 100% Romanian rocket, launches for the first time within the educational program of the 2024 edition of the VDVDR Summer School, an exciting and interactive course about the world of aerospace engineering. This innovative program is dedicated to high school students and promises to inspire and educate the next generation of engineers and space scientists.
The Rocket Engineering online course is a unique opportunity for young people passionate about science and technology to discover and develop their knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering. Whether space vehicles, meteorological, research or competitive rockets, these are some of the most fascinating creations of modern engineering just as the exploration of outer space has piqued the interest of mankind since ancient times. Throughout the 4 lessons, students, guided by members of the 2Space team, will analyze practical cases, geometrically model components and mathematically simulate the flight conditions of rockets for research purposes. In addition to theoretical information, students will have the opportunity to participate in interactive discussions and Q&A sessions with experts in the field.
Course details:
- Course author: Cătălin Chelmuș, team leader 2SPACE
- Who can attend the course: elevi de liceu cu vâste cuprinse între 14 și 17 ani
- Registration by form: https://forms.gle/WuoF59BwPkbKkssD8
- Application period: July 18 - August 8
- Course program: August 10, 11, 17, 18, between 13:00 - 14:30
The course structure is designed to provide a comprehensive perspective on rocket engineering.
Module I, "Introduction to Aerospace Engineering", provides an introduction to the history of rocketry, from antiquity to modern space programs.
Module II, 'Principles of Operation and Typologies', explores the principles of physics that govern rocket operation and the challenges of the space environment.
Module III, 'Design and Simulation', teaches participants the basics of CAD design and simulates flights for various types of rockets.
Module IV, "Manufacturing and Technologies", discovers manufacturing methods, material types and rocket production principles.
