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Challenges Facing Hybrid Rocketry

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asked Mar 11, 2014 at 19:34

16 votes

2 answers

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How accurate is the patched conic approximation when performing a Hohmann interplanetary transfer?

asked Nov 8, 2013 at 16:31

14 votes

5 answers

7k views

How is SpaceX going to land their Falcon first stage?

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asked May 6, 2014 at 22:31

11 votes

1 answer

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Ephemeris data usage in interplanetary trajectory application

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asked Feb 8, 2014 at 21:48

11 votes

1 answer

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3-Body Simulation and Accuracy of Lambert Interplanetary Solver

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asked Feb 10, 2014 at 18:38

11 votes

1 answer

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Mars Orbit Upon Intercept

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asked Mar 28, 2014 at 16:12

11 votes

5 answers

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Mathematics used for SpaceX first stage re-entry burn guidance?

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asked Jan 26, 2015 at 19:56

9 votes

1 answer

1k views

Are any tools available for realtime visual tracking of live launches?

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asked Apr 2, 2014 at 14:19

9 votes

1 answer

494 views

Is access to space becoming more affordable?

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asked May 6, 2014 at 13:30

8 votes

1 answer

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Clohessy-Wiltshire equations vs. Lambert solver for low-Earth Orbital Rendezvous

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asked Jan 22, 2015 at 20:54

8 votes

1 answer

244 views

Number of burns for optimal launch ascent

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asked Apr 10, 2017 at 20:15

7 votes

2 answers

299 views

Implementing control system to track position and velocity references simultaneously

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asked Dec 29, 2017 at 20:27

6 votes

1 answer

1k views

Best time to perform an orbital inclination change — during ascent, or once in circular LEO?

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asked Nov 18, 2017 at 21:46

5 votes

2 answers

487 views

Lunar Ascent Module Off-Center Thrust

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asked Mar 1, 2018 at 16:37

4 votes

1 answer

1k views

Best practices for rocket ascent trajectory guidance

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asked Apr 11, 2017 at 6:08

3 votes

2 answers

282 views

Maximum dynamic pressure upon Mars entry

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asked Jun 3, 2017 at 18:46

3 votes

1 answer

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Modeling SpaceX's lift and drag versus angle of attack and Mach number

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asked Sep 4, 2017 at 13:28

3 votes

1 answer

188 views

Fuel-optimal thrust profile for an orbital ascent on a planet with an atmosphere

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asked Sep 21, 2017 at 12:15

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18 Questions

Challenges Facing Hybrid Rocketry

How accurate is the patched conic approximation when performing a Hohmann interplanetary transfer?

How is SpaceX going to land their Falcon first stage?

Ephemeris data usage in interplanetary trajectory application

3-Body Simulation and Accuracy of Lambert Interplanetary Solver

Mars Orbit Upon Intercept

Mathematics used for SpaceX first stage re-entry burn guidance?

Are any tools available for realtime visual tracking of live launches?

Is access to space becoming more affordable?

Clohessy-Wiltshire equations vs. Lambert solver for low-Earth Orbital Rendezvous

Number of burns for optimal launch ascent

Implementing control system to track position and velocity references simultaneously

Best time to perform an orbital inclination change — during ascent, or once in circular LEO?

Lunar Ascent Module Off-Center Thrust

Best practices for rocket ascent trajectory guidance

Maximum dynamic pressure upon Mars entry

Modeling SpaceX's lift and drag versus angle of attack and Mach number

Fuel-optimal thrust profile for an orbital ascent on a planet with an atmosphere