Our Mission
VOID develops reusable, student-built rockets and precision flight systems, to democratize access to space and advance European technological sovereignty and innovation in aerospace. Through iterative design processes and low-cost experimentation, we create reliable propulsion, avionics, and guidance technologies while training the next generation of aerospace talent.
Our Motivation
Space exploration contributes to the development of technologies and helps solve global problems. A prime example of this is satellite installations in space that support applications such as telecommunications, GPS navigation, and environmental monitoring. It also enables research that cannot be conducted on Earth, such as research into the effects of microgravity on biological systems or the study of human colonization on other planets. However, the aerospace industry is quite expensive, making it almost impossible for most institutions and companies to gain access to space. This limits the innovation resulting from space exploration. Moreover, the importance of space exploration in relation to sustainability cannot be overemphasized. Five of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are strongly linked to space exploration and exploration. Making space exploration accessible stimulates innovation and promotes the development of advanced technologies, which also contributes to achieving the UN SDGs. Team VOID is dedicated to the development of reusable launch vehicles to democratize space exploration, reduce its costs, and improve its sustainability.
Our History & Progress
VOID has made massive progress since its humble beginning in September 2023. The concept began as a project dedicated towards filling the substantial gap in the reusable launcher sector in the EU. The NOVA-1 project marked an important step in our journey to develop advanced liquid bi-propellant rocket engines. Designed as a prototype and learning platform, NOVA-1 has provided our team with hands-on experience in engine development, including real-world testing and troubleshooting. By March 2024, the team had expanded from 8 members to 30 to facilitate the development of project Ignis. As the team became more and more ambitious, Jackalope and Tapeti development began in November 2024. By reusing infrastructure from our Ignis vehicle, we are significantly reducing research and development time while ensuring component reliability. We plan to incorporate enhancements like precise throttle control, landing legs, a new flight computer, and accurate landing guidance. Since VOID’s inception, we have had 5 successful hot fire tests and countless Tapeti test flights and we look forward to continuing our testing campaign as we continue to develop our projects.
Q & A
How does VOID's propulsion, GNC, and landing work serve practical aerospace applications?
VOID develops low-cost, precision flight-control software and conducts R&D on propulsion systems and avionics for dynamic environments, aimed at reusable launch vehicles.
Why is VOID a low-cost, low-risk testbed for emerging aerospace technologies?
VOID develops cost-effective solutions led by passionate students. The team uses a rigorous, iterative engineering process and thorough systems-engineering practices to achieve results comparable to industry standards at a fraction of the cost.
How does supporting VOID strengthen European technological sovereignty and innovation in aerospace?
VOID trains the next generation of engineers and produces local talent. Our ongoing research can incubate larger projects and give aerospace partners cross-industry exposure and new market opportunities. Collaboration with student teams allows organizations to achieve Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals in a mutually beneficial arrangement while contributing to European technological sovereignty and aerospace innovation.
How can partners gain early access to aerospace talent?
VOID is a multinational student organization where BSc and MSc students from varied backgrounds and nationalities work toward a common goal. This environment trains engineers in communication and teamwork while they apply and improve their technical abilities by designing and building complex aerospace systems. Partners gain direct access to motivated, hands-on engineers with real-world experience in rockets, autonomous systems, and integrated aerospace projects.