Bangladesh Aerospace Exploration & Research Center (BAXRC)

$1M Aerospace Research Fund & Programs
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Non-Profit Aerospace Research & Education

Bangladesh Aerospace Exploration & Research Center (BAXRC)

BAXRC is a non-profit, education-first aerospace platform initiated by Dhumketu Exploration Technologies Ltd. (DhumketuX) to build a future -driven research and talent ecosystem for rocketry, propulsion, satellite systems, UAVs and STEM in Bangladesh and beyond.

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Planned: $1M/year Aerospace Research Fund (ARF) · National Student Ramjet Project · International Aerospace Laboratory (IAL-Bangladesh)

BAXRC $1M Aerospace Research Fund — Mission & Long-Term Vision

Bangladesh Aerospace Exploration & Research Center (BAXRC) exists to advance aerospace education, open research, climate resilience, carbon removal and sustainability for public benefit — under strict safety, ethics and dual-use guardrails.

Carbon Removal & Sustainability Commitment: At least 30%+ of the BAXRC Aerospace Research Fund is targeted toward projects that directly support decarbonization, carbon removal, green propulsion, sustainable materials, Earth-observation for climate monitoring, and long-term environmental resilience for Bangladesh.

Mission

We focus on pre-competitive, non-weaponized aerospace research that can be openly documented, peer-reviewed and shared — while directly supporting climate resilience, carbon removal and sustainable growth in Bangladesh.

  • Advance aerospace & climate-positive research through rockets, UAVs and space systems that help monitor, understand and protect our environment.
  • Develop a national aerospace research ecosystem rooted in universities, labs and student teams across Bangladesh.
  • Build shared test facilities, methods and open datasets that can be reused by local and regional partners.
  • Create clear pathways for students to become global-standard aerospace engineers, scientists and climate-tech innovators.
  • Ensure all work follows strict safety, ethics, dual-use and environmental stewardship principles.

Long-Term Vision

  • Green Aerospace Hub: Establish Bangladesh as a regional hub where aerospace R&D, carbon removal and sustainability are tightly integrated in at least one-third of all funded projects.
  • Climate Tools from Space: Use rockets, satellites and UAVs to enable better flood prediction, coastal protection, crop monitoring, air-quality tracking and carbon stock measurement.
  • World-class Test & Data Infrastructure: Build sustainable labs and ranges with energy-efficient equipment, responsible material handling and open, reusable methods.
  • Talent Pipeline: Grow generations of Bangladeshi engineers and researchers who understand both aerospace fundamentals and climate science, and can design efficient, repairable and environmentally responsible systems.
  • Global Connectivity: Connect Bangladesh to Asian and global space networks through standards-aligned missions, open publications and transparent, impact-driven funding.

Through the BAXRC $1M Aerospace Research Fund, Bangladesh can turn aerospace into a practical tool for education, innovation, climate resilience and long-term environmental stewardship.

Learn More About BAXRC Programs

Core Focus Areas

Technical streams are organized so that universities, labs and student teams can plug into clearly defined areas of aerospace research, innovation and entrepreneurship.

🚀 Propulsion & Experimental Testbeds

Ramjet concepts, inlet/diffuser design, safe ground-test setups, instrumentation and data acquisition for propulsion-related research.

🛡️ Materials, Structures & Thermal Protection

Structural testing, composites, metallics and thermal protection system research aligned with future test facility capabilities.

📡 Avionics, GNC & Telemetry

Sensors, embedded systems, RF links, data logging and ground segment experiments to support rockets, UAVs and satellite concepts.

🛰️ Flight Dynamics & Space Systems

Aerodynamics, CFD, trajectory simulation and space mission concept studies including CubeSat/SmallSat mission architectures.

🛩️ UAVs, Autonomy & Test / Metrology

Research-focused UAV and autonomy work plus test, range and metrology planning for static stands, wind tunnels and measurement systems.

🌍 Space Sustainability & Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurial projects and research on responsible space use: debris mitigation, Earth-observation for climate and environment, sustainable launch concepts, and space-tech startups built around ethical, long-term impact.

Flagship Programs & Roadmap

BAXRC will gradually roll out structured programs that build deep technical capability while remaining fully education-focused and non-weaponized.

National Student Ramjet Project
An academic project for final-year Mechanical Engineering students and recent graduates to design, simulate and ground-test a student-built ramjet under professor supervision and strict safety policies.

Revo-1 & Open-Source Collaborations
Reusable rocket–oriented open-source research under the DhumketuX Non-Profit Community & BAXRC umbrella, with global participation and transparent contributor evaluation.

Campus Chapters & Ambassador Network
University ambassadors and committees coordinating workshops, info sessions, build-days and research opportunities across public and private institutions.

$1M Aerospace Research Fund (Planned)

BAXRC / BARC Aerospace Research Fund (ARF)

To accelerate world-class aerospace research inside Bangladesh, BAXRC (under its original BARC charter) is designing a planned USD $1,000,000 per year Aerospace Research Fund (ARF). The goal is simple: turn universities, labs and startups into serious contributors to rockets, space systems and high-end aerospace engineering.

  • Universities & Labs – test rigs, DAQ, instrumentation, safety upgrades, student design teams
  • STEM / Aerospace Startups & Consortia – prototype validation, structured testing and quality systems
  • STEM Outreach & Talent Pipelines – school & college programs, teacher training, safe hands-on kits

Planned fund sources: individual donors, public crowdfunding, government grants/allocations and corporate sponsorships. All inflows and outflows will follow open-ledger principles with strong governance, compliance and independent audits.

For early-stage donor or partner interest, please contact: bangladesh.aeropsace.r.c@gmail.com

How the ARF Will Be Used

The Aerospace Research Fund is designed as a grant-based, education-first instrument. It does not behave like a classic VC or productization fund; instead, it supports infrastructure, capability building and safe experimentation that lifts the entire ecosystem.

Funding Split (Indicative)

  • ≈ 75% – external grants (universities, labs, startups, outreach programs)
  • ≤ 25% – internal administration, governance, compliance and audits only

Priority Grant Themes

  • Propulsion & Test Infrastructure – static stands, ramjet rigs, DAQ, safety interlocks
  • Materials & Structures – composite coupons, thermal protection, fatigue and failure analysis
  • Avionics, GNC & Space Systems – flight computers, telemetry, CubeSat subsystems, ground segment
  • Education & Outreach – school/college rocket clubs, safe demo kits, teacher training
  • Space Sustainability & Policy – debris modelling, clean-launch concepts, standards work

Example Grant Use-Cases

  • Co-funding a university hot-fire test stand with proper safety walls, sensors and logging
  • Supporting a student CubeSat or UAV team to achieve international-quality testing and documentation
  • Setting up shared metrology tools (balances, strain gauges, DAQ, calibration rigs) for multiple departments
  • Running national student challenges and design competitions with transparent judging and follow-on support

Governance, Ethics & Restrictions

All calls will run through transparent RFPs, published scoring rubrics, public award announcements and periodic impact reports. The ARF is strictly education and research-focused; under the non-profit mandate there will be no direct productization of weapons systems. Export control, safety, ethics and anti-corruption policies will be integral to every grant decision.

Under the BAXRC Campus–Industry Collaboration Framework

Student Virtual Lab – Aerospace Virtual Labs for Campus–Industry Collaboration

A cloud-based aerospace engineering lab for rockets, UAVs, CubeSats and CanSats — built for universities, BAXRC and Rocketry Bangladesh to design, simulate and plan real missions under NDA and safety-first policies.

10+

Aerospace Virtual Labs

150+

Simulations, missions & projects

24/7

Cloud access from any campus

Who Is the Student Virtual Lab For?

MoU Partner Universities

Full, structured access for official project teams.

  • Department-approved teams (EEE, CSE, ME, AE, CE, etc.).
  • Faculty supervisor / PI is mandatory.
  • Mapped to Rocket, UAV, CubeSat or CanSat project tracks.

Other Universities

Join via community tracks with conditional access.

  • Participate through Rocketry Bangladesh + BAXRC.
  • Mandatory NDA and collaboration policy acceptance.
  • Focus on simulation, mission software and design tasks.

International Advisors

Global collaboration in a secure, export-safe environment.

  • Co-supervise projects and capstones remotely.
  • Join design reviews and research discussions.
  • Operate under MoUs, NDAs and export-safe scopes.

Featured Aerospace Virtual Labs

Online · Rocket Lab

Rocket Propulsion & Launch Systems Virtual Lab

Simulate trajectories, payload integration and launch windows for sounding rockets and small launch systems using realistic conditions and constraints.

  • 30+ missions and scenarios.
  • Python/Matlab-style trajectory toolsets.
  • Range safety and launch constraint exercises.

Online · UAV & VTOL Lab

UAV & VTOL Systems Virtual Lab

Design and virtually test fixed-wing, multirotor and VTOL systems for mapping, logistics and experimental missions with realistic flight dynamics.

  • Mission planners and guidance models.
  • Autopilot tuning and path-planning exercises.
  • Log-style data for analysis and reporting.

Online · Satellite & CanSat Labs

Student CubeSat & CanSat Mission Labs

Design CubeSat and CanSat missions, build power and link budgets, and prepare mission documentation aligned with real CubeSat standards.

  • Orbital and pass prediction exercises.
  • Payload definition and data-handling plans.
  • CanSat mission preparation with Rocketry Bangladesh.

Online · Avionics & Data Lab

Avionics, GNC & Telemetry Virtual Lab

Work with simulated sensor data, telemetry frames and mission logic for rockets, UAVs and satellites in a safe, fully virtual environment.

  • Packet design and error-checking exercises.
  • Data visualization and anomaly detection tasks.
  • Health monitoring and safety-logic simulations.

Online · Composites & Structures Lab

Composite Materials & Structures Virtual Lab

Explore composite layups, lightweight structures and basic structural analysis for rockets, UAVs and space hardware — fully in simulation.

  • Layup planning and laminate “what-if” scenarios.
  • Simple load cases and factor-of-safety style estimation.
  • Mass budgeting and structural trade-off exercises.

Online · Business & Entrepreneurship Lab

Aerospace Business & Entrepreneurship Lab

Connect engineering projects with real-world business thinking: costs, markets, funding models and entrepreneurship around aerospace and climate-tech.

  • Simple market and unit-economics exercises for student projects.
  • Pitch outline and concept-note drafting for grants and investors.
  • Innovation, IP strategy and impact-focused roadmap planning.

Collaboration, Safety & IP Rules

To protect students, universities, collaborators and active missions, the Student Virtual Lab operates under strict NDA, safety and intellectual property policies.

  • NDA Mandatory: All participants must sign NDAs before accessing design files, datasets or internal documents.
  • No Chemical Supply: BAXRC and its partners do not sell or provide aerospace chemicals to any institution or student.
  • Virtual Only for Propulsion: Rocket propulsion work here is limited to design, simulation and documentation.
  • IP Ownership: Platform-level IP, mission architecture and core technologies remain with Bangladesh Aerospace Exploration & Research Center (BAXRC) or its designated non-profit entity.

What Students & Universities Gain

  • Real-world aerospace project experience under a national research framework.
  • Structured pathway into BAXRC research roles and partner-lab collaborations.
  • Strong portfolios for higher studies, scholarships and careers.
  • Visibility through selected BAXRC demo days, outreach events and publications.

How to Join the Student Virtual Lab

For Universities

  • Email the BAXRC team with your university, department and preferred track (Rocket / UAV / CubeSat / CanSat).
  • Review and sign the MoU and NDA templates shared by BAXRC.
  • Nominate faculty supervisors and student teams, then start your first virtual lab project.

For Students

  • If your university has an MoU, contact your department coordinator or PI.
  • If not, join Rocketry Bangladesh & BAXRC community tracks and begin as a virtual contributor.
  • Use your virtual lab work as a bridge to future BAXRC research roles and partner opportunities.

Founding Coordination & Management Team

To build BAXRC correctly from day zero, a 5-person full-time coordination and management team will work alongside the founder. This is a non-profit initiative; in the early phase there is no fixed salary, and everything runs on open ledgers, clear policies and safety-first culture.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Hands-on, learn-by-doing mindset
  • Strong Bangla & English communication and documentation
  • Project management capability and reliable follow-through
  • Safety-first thinking and commitment to transparency and policy
  • Ability to commit full-time during the starting phase

Initial 5 Roles

  • Program / Project Coordinator – roadmap, timelines, deliverables
  • Grants & RFP Lead – ARF structure, scoring rubrics, reporting
  • Lab & Safety Coordinator – IAL-Bangladesh planning, SOPs, Lab Passport
  • Partnerships & Fundraising Lead – universities, donors, sponsors
  • Communications & Journal (A&A) Lead – public comms, content, journal workflows

Starting Project Tracks

Ramjet Demonstrator (Ground-Test)
Intake/diffuser and combustor design (CFD), small-scale test rig concepts, fuel and DAQ planning, safety SOPs.

Glider Program
Hand/RC glider design–build–test, basic wind-tunnel verification where available, and flight data analysis.

Timeline & Future Benefits

  • Application deadline: December 2025
  • Interviews & tasks: 22–25 December 2025
  • Joining: 1 January 2026

Those who stay through the full journey (incorporation, ARF $1M/year target close and IAL-Bangladesh Phase-1 commissioning) with strong performance, ethics and compliance may be considered for priority placement in the core management team, international-level compensation when funding allows, founding team recognition and leadership-track opportunities.

How to Apply for the BAXRC Starting Team

Prepare your CV/profile, a 200-word motivation (“Why I want to join BAXRC”) and a 1-page “First 30-Day Plan” for your chosen role.
Subject line: “BARC Starting Team – [Role] – [Your Name]”
Send to: bangladesh.aeropsace.r.c@gmail.com

Trustee Board & Leadership

The BAXRC Trustee Board provides long-term direction, governance and oversight, ensuring that the initiative stays true to its non-profit, education-first mission.

Nahiyan Al Rahman

Founder & Trustee Board Member

Nahiyan Rahman, hailed as Bangladesh's "Elon Musk," is a pioneering figure in indigenous aerospace technology. With degrees in electrical engineering and space systems engineering (AAUB), he has advanced rocket technology and uncrewed systems through his lab, Alpha Science Lab. Rahman's resilience and vision, praised by Homer Hickman, have earned him international recognition and notable awards.

Asad Kagozi

Founder & Trustee Board Member

Mr. Asad Kagozi is a strategic innovation leader with 20+ years of experience in R&D, automotive, and aerospace. Head of Costing Data & Tools at a reputed aerospace company in Europe and Lecturer at Hamburg University of Technology, he has led global teams and major transformations. With degrees in aerospace, production engineering, and business, he champions talent, knowledge sharing, and sustainable innovation.

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Who Can Join?

BAXRC is designed as an open, education-first ecosystem. We welcome serious, safety-conscious contributors who want to build Bangladesh’s aerospace future.

  • University & College Teams – rockets, UAVs, satellites, test rigs and aerospace tools.
  • Researchers & Faculty – structured collaboration under clear safety and governance.
  • Industry & Labs – co-develop test methods, facilities and open datasets.
  • Donors & Philanthropists – climate-resilient, education-focused aerospace projects.
  • Diaspora Experts – advising, mentoring and reviewing projects remotely.

Detailed collaboration formats, NDAs and governance policies will be shared during onboarding to ensure safety, compliance and long-term trust.

Get Involved with BAXRC

Whether you are a student, researcher, professional, donor or institution, there is a way to contribute to BAXRC’s mission. Join our programs, help build the ecosystem and be part of Bangladesh’s aerospace research story from the very beginning.

Contact BAXRC
Join as Student / Researcher

Primary email for BAXRC queries (interim): bangladesh.aeropsace.r.c@gmail.com