Rocket engineeringBuilt to flight standards

From concept to flight-ready rockets

AERIX designs and builds custom launch vehicles for satellites and research missions. We handle engineering, materials, and testing for government and commercial clients.

Propulsion
Liquid engines · 50kN – 2MN thrust
Certification
Flight-ready · Full test documentation
Launch support
Integration and delivery worldwide
Trusted Operators

Trusted by government & commercial operators

AERIX works alongside agencies and companies that depend on reliable launch hardware. Each partnership is built on shared test data and certified delivery.

Helix Propulsion Labs

Cape Ridge Test Range◆Launch partner since 2019

Engine test data and turbopump validation for orbital-class liquid propulsion.

Services provided

TurbopumpsInjector DesignHot-Fire TestingThrust Analysis
Joint reviews every quarterVerified Partner

Northwind Space Agency

Northwind Ground Station◆Mission partner since 2021

Payload integration and certified launch services for national science missions.

Services provided

Payload IntegrationLaunch CertificationRange SafetyMission Ops
Scheduled mission reviewsVerified Partner

Stratos Satellite Co.

Stratos Orbital Campus◆Commercial partner since 2022

Dedicated rideshare and fairing integration for constellation deployments.

Services provided

Rideshare LaunchesFairing IntegrationDeployment SystemsOrbit Insertion
Dedicated launch windowsVerified Partner
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Development Process

From Concept to Certified Flight

Our four-stage process takes a rocket from first requirements through engineering, testing, and launch, with certification at every step.

Stage 01
01
Concept & Requirements
Mission Definition

Concept & Requirements

We define payload mass, target orbit, and performance goals with your team. Every requirement is documented before any hardware is designed.

Payload & Orbit Requirements Locked
Stage 02
02
Propulsion & Structural Design
Engine & Airframe Engineering

Propulsion & Structural Design

Our engineers model the propulsion system and lightweight structure together. Designs are simulated for thrust, loads, and thermal behavior.

Thrust & Load Models Verified
Stage 03
03
Testing & Certification
Hot-Fire & Qualification

Testing & Certification

Engines and structures go through hot-fire tests and vacuum chamber trials. Each component is inspected and certified against flight standards.

Hot-Fire & Vacuum Tests Certified
Stage 04
04
Integration & Launch
Payload Integration & Liftoff

Integration & Launch

The vehicle is assembled, the payload is integrated in a cleanroom, and the rocket is delivered to the launch site for a scheduled liftoff.

Cleanroom Integration & Launch Readiness
Mission Planning

Ready to Plan Your Launch?

Tell us your payload, target orbit, and schedule, and we will send a feasibility assessment and proposal.

Engineering capabilities

Built from concept to launch-ready hardware

Propulsion, structures, and manufacturing delivered by one team, so every part is designed to fit and fly.

Rocket engine during a hot-fire test on a test stand
THRUST: UP TO 2,000 KN
Propulsion systems

Liquid rocket engines and turbopumps designed for reliable ignition, stable combustion, and repeatable performance across every flight.

Carbon composite rocket airframe section inside an autoclave
COMPOSITE AIRFRAME
Lightweight structures

Carbon-composite airframes and fairings machined for strength-to-mass efficiency, built to survive launch loads and thermal stress.

Technician inspecting machined rocket components in a cleanroom
CNC TOLERANCE ±0.02 MM
Precision manufacturing

Cleanroom machining, welding, and inspection that turn certified materials into flight hardware with tight, documented tolerances.

SYS.METRICS // FLIGHT-LOG // VERIFIED
LAT. 28.5623° N // MISSION RECORD
Mission Record

Proven Performance by the Numbers

Every launch is tracked against measured flight data and certified engineering standards.

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PLD-012-LEO
Verified Flight Data
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Payload To Orbit

Payload Capacity

Mass delivered to low Earth orbit across completed missions.

RDY-099-GO
Pre-Flight Certified
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Launch Readiness

Readiness Rate

Share of scheduled launch windows met with a flight-ready vehicle.

EXP-180-ENG
Senior Engineering Staff
0+
Combined Engineering Years

Engineering Experience

Propulsion, structures, and avionics expertise on every team.

Flight Data: Verified against telemetry from every mission
Reliability: Tracked per launchTelemetry: Active
Why Clients Choose AERIX

Reliable Rockets Built for Demanding Missions

We design and build launch vehicles that are tested, certified, and ready to fly.

Rocket engine undergoing hot-fire testing at an AERIX test facility

Propulsion Test Facility

Verified performance before every launch

Engine Hot-Fire TestingFull Thrust Validation
Structural QualificationLoad and Vibration Testing
Mission Readiness ReviewPre-Launch Verification

Planning a Mission?

Our engineers review your payload and orbit requirements to recommend the right launch vehicle.

Discuss Your Mission
Proven Flight Heritage

Mission-Grade Reliability

Flight-proven engine and structure designs built to perform on every launch.

Included in Every Launch
Multi-Layer Safety Review

Safety-First Design

Redundant systems and rigorous abort analysis protect payloads and crews.

Included in Every Launch
Full Certification Support

Certified Compliance

Every vehicle meets the testing and certification standards of government and commercial clients.

Included in Every Launch
High Specific Impulse

Advanced Propulsion

High-efficiency engines tuned for thrust, stability, and precise orbital insertion.

Included in Every Launch
Optimized Mass Ratio

Lightweight Structures

Composite and titanium frames that cut mass without sacrificing strength.

Included in Every Launch
Verified Thermal Margins

Thermal Protection

Heat shielding and thermal management that keep critical systems within safe limits.

Included in Every Launch
Scalable Payload Capacity

Payload Flexibility

Launch configurations sized for small satellites up to heavy research payloads.

Included in Every Launch
End-to-End Service

Integrated Delivery

From fairing integration to pad support, we deliver a complete, ready-to-fly vehicle.

Included in Every Launch
Flight-Proven Delivery

Built to Fly. Proven in Flight

See how AERIX takes launch vehicles from design through propulsion testing to orbit, across satellite, research, and commercial missions.

AERIX launch vehicle on the pad prior to orbital insertion
Cape Canaveral, FL
Orbital LaunchFlight Qualified

Low Earth Orbit Launch Vehicle

Staged Liquid Propulsion System

Scale42 m
Timeline18 Months
ScopeFull Vehicle Build
Satellite payloads integrated into a fairing for deployment
Vandenberg, CA
Satellite DeploymentFlight Qualified

Commercial Constellation Deployment

Precision Fairing Integration

Scale3.2 t
Timeline8 Months
ScopePayload Integration
Liquid rocket engine during a hot-fire test with visible exhaust plume
White Sands, NM
Propulsion TestingFlight Qualified

Hot-Fire Propulsion Test Campaign

Turbopump Performance Verification

Scale1.8 MN
Timeline12 Months
ScopeEngine Testing & Validation
Compact sounding rocket prepared for a high-altitude research flight
Wallops Island, VA
Research PayloadsFlight Qualified

Atmospheric Research Sounding Rocket

Integrated Avionics & Telemetry

Scale12 m
Timeline14 Months
ScopeDesign & Turnkey Build
Heavy-lift booster stage undergoing final structural assembly
Kourou, French Guiana
Orbital LaunchFlight Qualified

Heavy-Lift Booster Program

Full Turnkey Execution

Scale58 m
Timeline20 Months
ScopeStructural & Propulsion
Cryogenic propellant tank under pressure and thermal qualification testing
Huntsville, AL
Propulsion TestingFlight Qualified

Cryogenic Tank Qualification

Composite Tank Certification

Scale4.5 m
Timeline6 Months
ScopeMaterials & Testing

Planning a Mission of Your Own?

From vehicle design and propulsion to payload integration and launch support, AERIX delivers the full mission in one place.