This book discusses the basic principles, performance, and technologies unique to the propulsion systems that power space vehicles. It is intended as a stimulating and accessible way in to the subject, aiming for a clear understanding of basic principles, providing a description of propulsion key physical mechanisms, and emphasizing the current state of technologies for the different applications such as launch vehicles, and space probes. The seven chapters comprise the wide scope of space rocket propulsion, filtered to highlight the main ideas without sacrificing the most important results.

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<p>This book discusses the basic principles, performance, and technologies unique to the propulsion systems that power space vehicles.</p>

Introduction to Rocket Propulsion and Astronautics.- Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals.- From Earth to Orbit and Spaceflight Maneuvering.- Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines.- Solid Propellant Rocket Propulsion.

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This book discusses the basic principles, performance, and technologies unique to the propulsion systems that power space vehicles. It is intended as a stimulating and accessible way in to the subject, aiming for a clear understanding of basic principles, providing a description of propulsion key physical mechanisms, and emphasizing the current state of technologies for the different applications such as launch vehicles, and space probes. The seven chapters comprise the wide scope of space rocket propulsion, filtered to highlight the main ideas without sacrificing the most important results.

In addition, this book:

·         Includes extensive rocket engine specifications for modern launch vehicles and spacecraft

·         Provides foundation and technical requirements for Earth-to-orbit launch and orbit maneuvering propulsion

·         Introduces readers to innovative ideas to advance propulsion with non-chemical energy sources

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Includes extensive rocket engine specifications for modern launch vehicles and spacecraft Provides foundation and technical requirements for Earth-to-orbit launch and orbit maneuvering propulsion Introduces readers to innovative ideas to advance propulsion with non-chemical energy sources
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Product details

ISBN
9783031861406
Published
2025-04-30
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Height
240 mm
Width
168 mm
Age
Professional/practitioner, P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet

Author

Biographical note

Professor Dr. Dora Musielak is a rocket propulsion scientist engaged in research related to plasma rockets and antimatter propulsion.  She has published several books, including Scramjet Propulsion: A Practical Introduction (2022). Wiley Aeronautic and Aerospace Engineering book series.