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Fundamentals of Rocket Propulsion
An introductory course describing the physics behind rocket combustion, nozzle design, and propellant chemistry.
Chapter 1: The Rocket Equation
The Tsiolkovsky rocket equation is a mathematical equation that describes the motion of vehicles that follow the basic principle of a rocket: a device that can apply acceleration to itself using thrust by expelling part of its mass with high velocity.
$$v_e \ln \frac{m_0}{m_f}$$
Chapter 2: Chemical Propellants
Rocket propulsion relies on high-energy chemical reactions. We look at Solid propellants vs Liquid propellants, and the emerging Methalox fuel mixtures.
propulsion nozzles combustion
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