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The Physics of Rocket Engines Explained
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A rocket engine's main job is to turn high pressure gas into kinetic energy to push the rocket forward. The engine must also account for the different gravitational forces of Earth, the Moon, or Mars when traveling through space.
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The job of a rocket engine is to take high pressure gas and turn it into molecules shooting in one direction, or kinetic energy, by constricting and speeding up the gas flow while simultaneously cooling it down.
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Rocket Engines
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The job of a rocket engine is to take high pressure gas and turn it into molecules shooting in one direction, or kinetic energy, by constricting and speeding up the gas flow while simultaneously cooling it down.
ChapterThe Physics of Rocket Engines Explained
Episode#356 – Tim Dodd: SpaceX, Starship, Rocket Engines, and Future of Space Travel
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Fighting against Earth's gravity requires powerful engines to launch rockets into orbit.
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Rocket Engines
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Fighting against Earth's gravity requires powerful engines to launch rockets into orbit. Success in space travel relies on factors such as reusability and commercialization, highlighting the importance of efficient rocket engines.