Preliminary design of a high power rocket: a systems engineering approach

The purpose of this thesis is to provide a new working and management methodology to be used in the projects done in the UPC Space Program association. This methodology has been based on the systems engineering methodology and the ECSS management standards, and it aims to apply the lessons learned from past experiences in previous projects that did not obtain the results that could have been expected. This methodology is based on the systems engineering product life cycle and provides a list of all the deliverables and reviews that shall be conducted during the design, fabrication, qualification and operation of any system. To provide an example of the application of this methodology and the templates of these documents, a practical example of implementation has been developed through the design of a high-power rocket compliant with the European Rocketry Challenge regulations.