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The Tyranny of the Rocket Equation (Encore)

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Navigating the Constraints of Rocket Design

This chapter delves into rocket design using the soda can model to explain key concepts like mass efficiency, exhaust velocity, and delta V. It also discusses the impact of these factors on rocket staging and highlights advancements in nuclear thermal propulsion technology.

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