Boeing Corporation: Full Scale Package Delivery Drone Competition
Finished runners up
Only two year college to ever compete in the competition since its inception in the 1970’s
Finished ahead of schools such as Penn State, Stanford, Virginia Tech, Iowa State, Univ. Maryland, Air Force Academy and many others
Designed Blended forward swept wing aircraft design and flight model with Iowa State’s Aerospace Engineering Department
Worked with United States Navy in the Reverse Engineering of the Virginia Class Fast Attack submarines to develop a 3D model that Defense Contractors could use for spatial confirmation of internal equipment design and placement
Worked with USN in a concept design of a new Nuclear Submarine to replace the Los Angelas class Ballistic Missile Submarine. This design was featured on PBS as well as the cover of the USN retired Seaman’s Calendar.
Multiple UGV projects from DARPA and other DOD RFP’s.
Recent Project Work
Collaboration with Ad Astra Rocket Company & NASA
In 2021, NRCC students partnered with Dr. Franklin Chang-Díaz, retired NASA astronaut and CEO of Ad Astra Rocket Company, for a unique capstone project. This collaboration allowed students to:
Reverse engineer a prototype spacecraft bus for Ad Astra’s VASIMR® engine project.
Design concepts for:
A Low Earth Orbit Solar Electric Space Tug for cargo missions and debris removal.
A Mars Transport Ship capable of reducing travel time to Mars from six months to 39 days, leveraging VASIMR propulsion.
A Space Port for deep-space mission staging.
These projects were not just theoretical; they were developed with input from Ad Astra engineers and aimed to inspire students toward careers in aerospace and advanced propulsion systems.
Student Impact & Industry Significance
NRCC students gained exposure to cutting-edge propulsion technology and real-world aerospace challenges, a rare opportunity for community college learners.
This collaboration highlights how academic-industry partnerships can accelerate innovation and workforce development in space technology.
Engineering Design Technology Contact Information
General questions and requests about Engineering Design Technology should be directed to Jeff Levy 1-866-462-6722, extension 4362, or (540) 674-3600, extension 4362.
You may also email jlevy@nr.edu.
Engineering Design Technology Faculty
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