The Future of Thrust, On-Demand
Delta-V is a 3D printed engine platform that delivers AI-generated, mission-specific fuel geometries — built for rapid, responsive deployment.
Why Shepherd Space Systems?
3D Printed Propulsion
Modular, 3D-printed solid rocket engines with rapid manufacturing capabilities for custom applications.
AI-Optimized Fuel Geometries
Our software generates optimized fuel grain geometries within hours — all ready for additive manufacturing.
Mission-Specific Solutions
Custom thrust profiles for responsive space launch, defense applications, and special access programs.
About Us
Shepherd Space Systems is reimagining how propulsion is designed, customized, and delivered. We build engines that adapt to missions — not the other way around.
Shepherd
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
With a B.S. in Astronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a master's degree in Nuclear Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology, Shepherd brings technical precision and operational insight to the frontier of propulsion.
Delta-V Engine
Our Flagship Product
Delta-V is a modular, 3D-printed solid rocket engine platform. Our software takes mission parameters and generates optimized fuel grain geometries within hours — all ready for additive manufacturing.
Use Cases
Drone Interception & Tactical UAS
High-agility solid motors engineered for strike, pursuit, and rapid maneuvering. Shepherd designs custom thrust curves and lightweight carbon-wrapped casings specifically for drone interception, loitering munitions, and tactical UAS platforms where acceleration and raw thrust density decide the outcome.
Quick-Turn Motors for Operational Urgency
Design–simulate–print–wrap–fire cycles measured in days, not quarters. Shepherd replaces slow, brittle supply chains with an on-demand motor production ecosystem: custom grains, optimized nozzles, and carbon-fiber cases delivered on accelerated timelines for urgent missions and rapid development programs.
Experimental & Classified Propulsion R&D
Modular propulsion for programs pushing performance limits. Our architecture supports unconventional grain geometries, AI-driven burn profiles, altitude-matched nozzles, and materials unavailable from legacy providers — ideal for primes, RDT&E groups, and special access programs requiring specialized or sensitive propulsion solutions.
AI-Driven Fuel Design
Our proprietary software platform allows users to input desired thrust curves and receive printable, performance-matched fuel grain files in minutes.
Performance Comparison
| Propulsion System | Customization | Production Time | Thrust Optimization | Mission Specific | Rapid Deployment | Cost Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta-V 3D Printed Engine | High | Hours | AI-Driven | Yes | Yes | High |
| Traditional Solid Rocket | Low | Weeks | Manual | No | No | Medium |
| Liquid Propulsion | Medium | Months | Manual | Limited | No | Low |
| Hybrid Rocket | Medium | Weeks | Limited | Limited | Limited | Medium |
Try Our Technology
Experience our AI-driven fuel grain design technology with this interactive demo.
Generate Your Mission-Specific Fuel Grain
Mission Parameters
Thrust Curve
Fuel Grain Geometry
Note: This is a non-energetic simulation. Real-world testing pending funding.
Pre-Seed Funding Opportunity
We're launching our pre-seed round to raise $400,000 for initial synthetic fuel testing and software platform development. Join us at the ground floor of redefining propulsion technology.
Initial Prototype Development
Your investment will accelerate our ability to develop and test our first fuel formulations and printing techniques.
Software Platform Foundation
We'll build the first version of our AI-driven design platform to demonstrate the concept and gather feedback.
Strategic Partnerships
Initial funding will enable us to establish key relationships with defense contractors and research institutions.
Development Roadmap
Phase 1: Initial Synthetic Fuel Testing
Develop and test our first proprietary fuel formulations
Planning stage - $400K Pre-seed funding required to begin
Phase 2: Software Platform Development
Create proof-of-concept version of our AI-driven design software
Initial planning - $2M Seed funding required to begin
Phase 3: Defense Integration
Partner with defense contractors for specialized applications
Future phase - $8M Series A funding following successful seed round
Join Our Pre-Seed Round
We're raising $400,000 to conduct our first synthetic fuel tests and develop our AI-driven design software platform. Be among the first to invest in the future of propulsion technology.
Early Investor Benefits
Early investors receive favorable terms and the opportunity to shape the future of a revolutionary technology in its formative stage.
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News & Partnerships
Stay updated with our latest developments and partnerships
HELIWRAP Software Revolutionizes Carbon Fiber Engine Manufacturing
New proprietary software automates carbon fiber wrapping patterns for rocket engines, enabling precise structural reinforcement and thermal management.
AI Fuel Geometry Algorithm Shows Promising Results
Initial simulations suggest optimized fuel grain designs could match desired thrust curves with high accuracy.
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Contact Us
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