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  • Spaceplane Atmospheric Control and Fluid Dynamics

    The HSP-X1 is a next-generation hybrid spaceplane designed to operate as a reusable single-stage-to-orbit vehicle. This means it takes off like a conventional airplane, reaches orbit without additional stages, and returns by landing on a runway—all using a single integrated vehicle. Its primary mission is to transport payloads on the order of tens of tons to low Earth orbit (LEO) more efficiently and rapidly than traditional launch systems.


    For example, the design envisions the capability to place approximately 15 tons into low Earth orbit—a figure comparable to cutting-edge projects such as Skylon—but with estimated operating costs that are a fraction of current ones (on the order of 1/50 compared to conventional launch vehicles). The vehicle is designed to be fully reusable hundreds of times, with turnaround times between missions of only a few days, shifting space transportation toward an “airliner” paradigm rather than a traditional “launch vehicle” approach.

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  • GAANN

    CO-I William Engblom

    CO-I J. Gordon Leishman

    This project is sponsored by the Department of Education Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) fellowship program to support six to 10 Ph.D. students of high ability and financial need in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

    This project is sponsored by the Department of Education Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) fellowship program to support six to 10 Ph.D. students of high ability and financial need in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The purpose of the program is to enhance and diversify the pool of U.S. citizens who are qualified to teach and pursue research careers in the field of aerospace engineering.

    Embry-Riddle's Aerospace Engineering Department is among the top aerospace engineering programs in the nation. It is currently ranked 32nd for its graduate programs and 8th for its undergraduate program by U.S. News and World Report. The department currently has 34 faculty comprised of distinguished researchers and teachers in the fields of aerodynamics and propulsion, dynamics and control, as well as structures and materials.

    GAANN Fellows will participate in a formal training/teaching program, which will allow them to learn, observe experienced teachers and gain hands-on experience in teaching. Fellows will receive instruction on effective teaching techniques and will be evaluated formally on their teaching. A far-reaching recruitment plan will allow Embry-Riddle to identify outstanding and eligible students, especially from traditionally underrepresented groups. Embry-Riddle is contributing matching funds in the form of tuition and fee assistance. 

    If you are interested in being supported as a GAANN Fellow, please contact Dr. Lyrintzis at lyrintzi@erau.edu.

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