At least 14 US companies have been involved in the design, development, manufacture, testing, and flight support operations of various types of rocket engines from 1940 to 2000.

In practical solid rocket engine design, the internal geometry of the propellant grain is shaped to control the burning surface area over the course of combustion.

To explore the trade space for a LEO capable rocket design, the team must consider a variety of design parameters. The two most important figures of merit on which to evaluate a rocket’s capability are …

Historical note: The ability to cast large solid rocket motors did not evolve until the late 1950’s, so initial large-thrust rocket propulsion systems used liquid propellants, mostly storables.

Rocket propulsion is a very interdisciplinary field. In 1919 published a paper in which he possibility of sending a unmanned rocket was ridiculed by the press. US Government bought his patents for 1960. …

Online version of the perfect book for rocket enthusiasts – how to design, build and test liquid-fuel rocket.

May 2, 2024 · We worked relentlessly to create a flight-worthy engine system and went from nothing to having ten flight-worthy engines tested and installed on a rocket in under four years. I’m excited to …

May 19, 2025 · From cryogenic plumbing to real-time control loops, rocket engines demonstrate what’s possible when engineering disciplines converge toward a bold, shared goal: to leave Earth behind.

The following section will detail simplified equations for the design of small liquid-fuel rocket motors. The nomenclature for the motor design is shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 Motor Design Configuration.

May 23, 2025 · This paper is meant to provide serious amateur rocketeers with a detailed build process of a fully operational liquid rocket engine. Reference equations and physical concepts may be …