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Rocket Engineering and Interstellar Space Propulsion by Udemy
Become a rocket scientist and understand the most advanced space propulsion technologies.
Course Highlights
- Understand fundamental rocket theory including the rocket equation and how to derive it.
- Understand critical rocket design parameters and be able to use them.
- Understand the physical principles behind chemical rockets and their fundamental engineering (combustion, exhaust, cooling, propellant systems, etc).
- Understand the performance and difference between the propellant types used in current space launchers.
- Conduct basic calculations to size space launchers to reach orbit.
- Understand the need for and be able to size and calculate the performance of multiple stages space launchers.
- Understand the need for and different design schools behind reusable space launchers.
- Understand the physical principles and different technologies behind electric propulsion.
- Understand the physical principles and different technologies behind advanced interstellar propulsion concepts.
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
4 Topics
The Rocket Equation
Rocket Equation Derivation From Fundamental Principles
Rocket Specific Impluse and Efficiency
Chemical Rockets
2 Topics
Chemical Rockets Cooling Systems
Chemical Rockets Propellant Injection Systems
3 Topics
Propellant Types
Getting To Orbit
Multiple Stage Space Launchers
2 Topics
Reusable Space launchers Design & Challenges
Reaction Engines SKYLON Case Study
2 Topics
Electrothermal and Electrodynamic Space Propulsion
Ion Engines and Low Thrust Propulsion
2 Topics
Nuclear Fission Rockets
Nuclear Fusion Rockets
Rocket Engineering and Interstellar Space Propulsion
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