ZERO Series ROCKET PROTOTYPE
These prototypes reassemble the improvements and opportunities from the Dhumketu zero series. This is the beginning of an era of our very own aerospace technology in Bangladesh. After solid and hybrid fuel-based rockets, we will shift to something more efficient and eco-friendly technology to save energy and reuse the materials and parts of the system. We will be able to develop a self-sufficient aerospace industry by developing our own satellite technology and communication system, as well as gathering raw data from space.
"Bangladesh's first successful Sounding Rocket Launch By DhumketuX juniors team "
Project: Dhumketu Putimach 01 (পুটিমাছ ০১)
(small Prototype)
Launch Time: 07 February 2023 (5.07 PM)
Range: 1 KM
Launch degree: 75°
Location: Brahmaputra char Mymensingh (safe & desolate place)
DhumkertuX junior’s team launches their first rocket.
Dhumketu Zero Series
Rocket Name: "বায়ান্ন ৫২" (Bayanno 52)
Code Name : Ekushey 21 (একুশে -০১)
Winner Of First Bangladesh’s Rocketry Challenge by A2i Innovation Competetion 2022
The First Mesosphere Rocket
Rocket name “””বায়ান্ন ৫২” (Bayanno 52)”, in memory and honor of the Bangla language movement in 1952.
“বায়ান্ন ৫২” (Bayanno 52) is an advanced prototype and it will use advanced communication systems as well as gather more data about the atmosphere. “বায়ান্ন” (Bayanno) will be able to give an opportunity to observe the following elements of the atmosphere:
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Humidity
- Wind flow
- Meteorologicalparticles
- Zerogravity test.
- Magnetic flux
Basic Configuration:
- Dimension: 12 ft – 6 in dia
- Fuel type: Solid
- Range: Classified (Will Reveil Before Launch)
- Communication system: LoRa or Sat
Project Progress
Work done
47%
Funded By A2i (Govt)
"বিদ্রোহী " "Bidrohi"
The First KÁRMÁN LINE Rocket
Space Rocket (Bidrohi), the flagship project of Dhumketu Exploration Technologies Limited (DhumketuX), is set to make history as Bangladesh’s first commercial space rocket. Named after the iconic poem “Space Rocket (Bidrohi)” (The Rebel) by Kazi Nazrul Islam, the rocket embodies the spirit of resilience and rebellion, symbolizing a bold leap for the nation into the global aerospace industry. This suborbital rocket will reach the Kármán line, a symbolic threshold marking the boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. It aims to advance scientific research, strengthen national pride, and position Bangladesh as a serious contender in the commercial space sector.
Project Specifications
- Rocket Name: Space Rocket (Bidrohi)
- Rocket Type: Suborbital rocket
- Target: Kármán line (150+ km above sea level)
- Payload Capacity: 25 Kg (Commercial Space)
- Mission Purpose:
Commercial and Scientific: The rocket will serve dual purposes: offering commercial payload opportunities and advanced data collection from the atmosphere, particularly focusing on the stratosphere.
Atmospheric Data Collection: The mission will collect crucial data for scientific research in the fields of climate, weather forecasting, and environmental monitoring.
- Communication Systems: Advanced data transmission equipment for real-time monitoring and collection.
- Payload Orbit Duration: The payload will remain in orbit for one day before re-entering.
Inspiration: Named after the poem “Space Rocket (Bidrohi),” symbolizing rebellion, strength, and the spirit of advancement
Project Progress
Work done
22%
Fund Needed
Project Name: SSLV X1
Nazrul -01
DhumketuX's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) , "NAZRUL-1"
Orbital Rocket
Over 30,000 tiny satellites are expected to be launched in the next ten years, and the Nazrul series is built to make this possible with previously unheard-of mass availability and economics. In addition to offering specialized, dedicated, and ride-sharing options that address a wide range of small satellite customer needs, Nazrul vehicles’ cutting-edge technology design provides unique capabilities like multi-orbit insertion and interplanetary missions.
Soon, launching satellites into space will be as simple and quick as scheduling a taxi ride!
Basic Configuration:
- length: 13.71 m
- Fairing Diameter : 0.816 m
- Payload: 510kg [LEO]
- Fuel type: Solid
- Range: 450+ killometers [LEO]
- Communication system: Sat
Project Progress
Work done
8%
Funded by Private Investor
Boson Engine
Our Rocket team will develop a liquid rocket for human flight. We will use liquid oxygen (LOX) and Ethanol as fuel. We gave it the name “Boson Engine” as a tribute to someone special who was a mathematician and physicist specializing in theoretical physics, known as Satyendra Nath Bose.
Thrust: 5KN
Project Progress
Work done
65%
Funded by Private Investor
Project ARLS (Firefly) [Open Source: MIT License]
The Autonomous Rocket Landing System (ARLS) project represents a groundbreaking initiative in the field of space exploration and rocket technology. As humanity continues to push the boundaries of space exploration, the need for more advanced and efficient methods of rocket recovery becomes increasingly vital. ARLS aims to address this challenge by developing a state-of-the-art system that enables autonomous landings of rockets, revolutionizing the way we approach space missions.
Space agencies and private aerospace companies are actively seeking innovative solutions to enhance the reusability of launch vehicles. Traditional methods involve parachutes or controlled descent into bodies of water, requiring extensive post-mission refurbishments. ARLS seeks to overcome these limitations by introducing a cutting-edge autonomous landing system that enhances safety, reduces costs, and facilitates a more sustainable approach to space exploration.
To Join This Project
Project Progress
Work done
6%
Funded by Crowdfunding
Future Vision
Human Flight To Space
Dhumketu: DX 5.0 Firefly
Human Capsule
The Capsule
The first capsule we build will be a boilerplate model of the pressure hull made from steel. The challenges for creating a crewed capsule are significant: the capsule must be capable of surviving atmospheric stress on entry and ascent. It must hold pressure and support a homegrown life support system. Moreover, the capsule must be capable of returning safely to earth under its own parachutes at a peak velocity of almost Mach 3.
Humna Flight To Space
The Goal
The ultimate goal of DhumketuX is to launch a human on a suborbital ride to space. For this purpose, we are developing the firefly rocket. Designing a manned, suborbital space flight system is not an easy task. Currently, there are only two manned suborbital spaceflight flight systems operational; Blue Origin’s New Shepherd and Virgin Galactic’s Spaceship Two. Both systems are bankrolled by multi-million dollar companies, employing leading aerospace professionals. Our mission is, in every sense, without precedent.
No crewed spacecraft has ever been developed by a student team.
No crewed spacecraft has ever been developed and flown from Bangladesh.
No crewed spacecraft has ever launched from an aquatic launchpad.