Next-Generation Propulsion

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.

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Why Shepherd Space Systems?

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3D Printed Propulsion

Modular, 3D-printed solid rocket engines with rapid manufacturing capabilities for custom applications.

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AI-Optimized Fuel Geometries

Our software generates optimized fuel grain geometries within hours — all ready for additive manufacturing.

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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

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.

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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

Responsive Space

Suborbital and orbital launch vehicles requiring rapid deployment capabilities.

ISR/Drone Platforms

Custom maneuvering profiles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

Special Access Programs

Classified defense applications requiring specialized propulsion solutions.

R&D Integration

Defense contractor integrations and modular propulsion research and development.

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 SystemCustomizationProduction TimeThrust OptimizationMission SpecificRapid DeploymentCost Efficiency
Delta-V 3D Printed EngineHighHoursAI-DrivenYesYesHigh
Traditional Solid RocketLowWeeksManualNoNoMedium
Liquid PropulsionMediumMonthsManualLimitedNoLow
Hybrid RocketMediumWeeksLimitedLimitedLimitedMedium

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.

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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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