AME426

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This course introduces the fundamental concepts involved in getting into, around, and out of space, the means available to accomplish such tasks, and the conceptual level of rocket design. The course covers different types of propulsion systems, their basic operation, performance, and applicability. These include liquid rocket engines, hybrid rocket motors, solid rocket motors, nuclear propulsion, electric propulsion systems and advanced propulsion concepts required for interstellar flight.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

016443