Towards Next-Generation Rocket Design: Integrating AI-Driven Optimization, Sustainable Propulsion, and Adaptive Structures

The demand for cost-effective, reusable, and environmentally sustainable space access is transforming rocket design paradigms. Conventional rocket engineering emphasizes chemical propulsion and structural rigidity, but recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), additive manufacturing, and green propellants offer new opportunities. This paper introduces a holistic framework for rocket design integrating AI-driven optimization, eco-friendly propulsion systems, and adaptive structural technologies. Computational simulations indicate a reduction in structural mass (18%), carbon emissions (52%), and launch costs (35%) compared to conventional launch systems. The proposed approach demonstrates significant potential for next-generation rockets targeting satellite deployment and deep-space exploration.