Rocket Science
Orbital mechanics, propulsion, trajectories, thermal
A proposed curriculum of computational physics for transfer burns, stage selection, insertion corridors, and thermal balance. Every figure here describes planned analysis, not flight results.
Four physics domains under study
Each domain sets boundary conditions the others must respect.
Orbital mechanics
Transfer burns, station-keeping requirements, and insertion corridors are computed from the planned orbit geometry.
Propulsion stages
Solid, liquid, and hybrid stage concepts are evaluated against efficient delta-V budgets before any selection.
Trajectory and thermal
Simulations account for atmospheric drag, solar radiation pressure, and thermal balance extremes along the ascent.
Schematic study
Orbital plane and delta-V allocation
Schematic orbital plane plots and a delta-V allocation table illustrate the proposed flight dynamics. Values are illustrative budget shares for analysis, not measured performance.
| Phase | Allocation | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Ascent insertion | Share of budget | Reach the insertion corridor |
| Transfer burn | Share of budget | Shape the planned orbit |
| Station-keeping | Share of budget | Hold the orbit over the mission life |
| Margin | Share of budget | Absorb drag and uncertainty |