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.
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

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Rocket Engineering and Interstellar Space Propulsion

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