Suncheon National University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Rocket Research Team Receives Minister of Science and ICT Award

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon National University (President Ko Young-jin) Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering's rocket research club, Rocketdan (advised by Professor Lee Hee-nam), announced on the 6th that it won the 'Minister of Science and ICT Award' at the '19th National Aerospace Science Competition' held from March to December last year.

Rocketdan, composed of seven students including Kim Ji-woong, Moon In-woo, and Choi Morgan from Suncheon National University's Department of Aerospace Engineering, under the guidance of Professor Lee Hee-nam, presented a research paper on the theme of 'Design of a recoverable two-stage rocket using a solid fuel propulsion rocket engine and duct fan,' including performance tests of the first and second stage engines and design and testing of key components for attitude control.

Suncheon National University's Rocketdan was recognized for the excellence of their test flight vehicle and the creativity of their research achievements, receiving the grand prize, the highest award given by the Minister of Science and ICT, and a prize of one million won in the university division of the 'Rocket Academic Conference,' which was participated by 14 universities nationwide.

Regarding the award, Professor Lee Hee-nam said, "We are researching a rocket system with students that, after first stage separation, the second stage uses duct fan propulsion for additional ascent and safely lands automatically at a predetermined ground target point. This award is a valuable result recognizing the passion and design capabilities of Suncheon National University aerospace engineering students in rocket research."

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