STUDENT CLUBS
ERORA: Building the Foundation for Embry-Riddle’s Future in Orbit Advised by Drs. Francisco Crespo Cutillas, College of Engineering and Sean Crouse, College of Aviation
Students collaborate across disciplines to build technical expertise in systems engineering, communications, power systems and orbital analysis. By emphasizing real mission workflows and operational readiness, ERORA equips members with industry-relevant experience. With long-term ambitions extending to lunar and Martian applications, ERORA is building the foundation for Embry-Riddle’s future research presence in orbit.
The Embry-Riddle Orbital Research Association (ERORA) is advancing student-led space systems development through the design and deployment of experimental satellites. Beginning with the Radiation Orbital Shielding Investigation Satellite, the team focuses on satellite architecture, manufacturing, integration and mission operations, providing hands-on experience in end-to-end spacecraft development.
Experimental Jet Engine Performance: Advancing Student-Led Propulsion Research Advised by Dr. Mark Ricklick
The Experimental Jet Engine Performance (XJEP) team designs, builds and tests jet engine components while collecting high-fidelity propulsion data in-house. Current projects span multiple experience levels, from foundational test cell fabrication to advanced turboshaft engine development. The recuperator project benchmarks KingTech engine performance before system integration. A modular afterburner platform evaluates flameholders, diffusers, fuel injectors and variable nozzles based on thrust and fuel efficiency metrics. Project Aether focuses on the design and assembly of a custom turboshaft engine, with cycle analysis complete and component manufacturing underway. Through experimental validation and system-level integration, XJEP equips students with applied experience in gas turbine engineering.
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