rocket, in aeronautics: Rocket Design

The key elements in designing a rocket are the propulsion system, which includes the propellant and the exit nozzle, and determining the number of stages required to lift the intended payload. Rocket navigation is usually based on inertial guidance; internal gyroscopes are used to detect changes in the position and direction of the rocket.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Development of Rockets
• Staging of Rockets
• Design of the Exit Nozzle
• Rocket Propellants
• Rocket Design
• Rocket Propulsion
• Bibliography

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