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Saurabh Kumar GuptaMechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

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Unlock the secrets of space exploration and propel your career to new heights with our Learn Rocket Science Course! This comprehensive program is designed for anyone fascinated by the wonders of space and eager to understand the science and technology behind rocketry. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply a space enthusiast, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the aerospace industry. Learn from expert instructors, explore real-world applications, and join a community of like-minded individuals passionate about rocket science. Blast off into a world of possibilities and discover the thrill of rocket science!

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Saurabh Kumar Gupta

Learning Manager

Mechanical Engineer

Total experience: 7+ years
Location: India

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Course details

Embark on a journey to the edge of space and beyond! This comprehensive course covers the fundamental principles and applications of rocket science, including:

1. Rocket Propulsion Systems: Learn about the different types of rocket engines, propellants, and their performance characteristics.

2. Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics: Understand the aerodynamic forces acting on rockets, trajectory calculations, and guidance systems.

3. Space Mission Design: Explore the process of designing space missions, including orbit selection, launch window calculations, and payload optimization.

4. Rocket Structures and Materials: Discover the importance of structural integrity, materials selection, and thermal protection systems.

5. Launch and Recovery Systems: Study the launch vehicle systems, launch operations, and recovery techniques.

6. Spacecraft Systems: Learn about the subsystems of spacecraft, including power, communication, and life support systems.

7. Astrodynamics and Orbital Mechanics: Understand the principles of celestial mechanics, orbital maneuvers, and gravity assists.

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Course curriculum

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40 lectures21 hr 36 min

Introduction to Rocket Science - How Rocket Works
6 min
History Of Rocketry
8 min
The Evolution of Space Rockets
12 min
Types of Rockets
35 min
Rocket Propulsion Basics
12 min
Rocket Equation and Staging of Rockets
55 min
Rocket Principles and Propulsion Efficiency
59 min
Satellites and applications
45 min
Propulsion
22 min
Aerodynamics Of Rockets
18 min
Navigation
23 min
Guidance And Autopilot
13 min
Control System
30 min
Avionics - Vehicle Tracking System
22 min
Propellants
11 min
Wonders of the universe
13 min
How does a Rocket Engine (and Nozzle) Work? - Compressible Flow Basics
7 min
Why is a rocket trajectory curved after launch?
5 min
Why Rockets Don't Go Straight Up?
3 min
Cryogenic Engines
11 min
Rocket engine cycles: How do you power a rocket engine?
55 min
Space Mission Operations
16 min
How Do We Launch Things into Space?
3 min
Launch Windows
7 min
Rocket Structures and Materials
56 min
Thermal Protection Systems
13 min
How did the Space Shuttle launch work?
14 min
The Fundamentals of Satellite Communications
60 min
Orbital Mechanics
21 min
Space Flight: The Application of Orbital Mechanics
36 min
Fundamentals of Orbital Mechanics Explained with Kerbal Space Program
37 min
How Gravity Assists Work
3 min
Rocket Guidance Navigation and Control
5 min
How We Are Going to the Moon - 4K
5 min
Reduce Reuse Rocketry
2 min
How SpaceX Reinvented The Rocket!
21 min
Reusable Rocket Phenomenon - Explained!
10 min
Advances in Space Technology
327 min
Space Exploration and NASA Colonization Plans, Documentary on Our Future Voyages to the Universe
65 min
Facts About The Space Race
130 min

Key topics covered

- Understand the fundamental principles of rocket science and their applications

- Analyze and design rocket systems and space missions

- Apply aerodynamic and flight dynamic principles to rocket trajectories

- Develop skills in rocket propulsion, structures, and materials selection

- Understand the importance of launch, recovery, and spacecraft systems

- Rocket Propulsion Systems

- Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics

- Space Mission Design

- Rocket Structures and Materials

- Launch and Recovery Systems

- Spacecraft Systems

- Astrodynamics and Orbital Mechanics

- Rocket Guidance and Navigation

- Rocket Propulsion Systems Design

- Space Mission Operations

- Advanced Topics in Rocket Science

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Frequently asked questions

Q: You're sanity-checking a launch vehicle concept and type into Google: "back of envelope rocket delta v from mass ratio". A single-stage chemical rocket has an average effective exhaust velocity of 3,000 m/s and a propellant mass fraction of 0.85. Ignoring gravity and drag losses, what delta‑v is defensible to first order?

A: The hard number is the natural log of the mass ratio. With 85% propellant, m0/mf is 1/0.15 ≈ 6.7. ln(6.7) is about 1.9. Multiply by 3,000 m/s and you land near 5,700 m/s. At this stage you haven't paid gravity or drag yet, so an order of 5 km/s is the defensible estimate.

Q: You're selecting a nozzle type and search: "bell nozzle vs aerospike sea level performance choice". The vehicle must lift off at sea level and operate up to near‑vacuum with no deployable hardware. Which configuration best fits that duty?

A: The boundary here is expansion ratio versus ambient pressure. Fixed bells are a compromise; they’re right at one condition and wrong everywhere else. An aerospike uses the atmosphere as the outer wall, so effective expansion tracks altitude without mechanisms. That directly matches the constraint you were given.

Q: You're running numbers after googling "rocket thrust from mass flow and Isp calculation". A liquid engine has a mass flow of 250 kg/s and a vacuum specific impulse of 320 s. Using standard gravity, what thrust should you expect in vacuum?

A: The number people trip over is g0. Thrust is ṁ·Isp·g0. Multiply 250 kg/s by 320 s by 9.81 m/s² and you get roughly 785,000 N. No pressure term shows up because you’re already in vacuum.

Q: You're reviewing ascent losses and search: "typical gravity loss low earth orbit rocket". For a vertically launched orbital rocket, what gravity loss magnitude is a reasonable first‑cut estimate?

A: The threshold here is thousands of meters per second, not hundreds. Even with an aggressive pitch program, you spend minutes fighting gravity. Historical launch data clusters gravity losses around 1.5 to 2 km/s for LEO vehicles.

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