Aerospace Engineering: Rocket Fundamentals

Name: Aerospace Engineering: Rocket Fundamentals
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Learn the Fundamentals of Today's evolving Rocket Technology and be a part of the booming Space Industry!

Created byLluís Foreman - ValueKnow

Last updated 5/2026

English

What you'll learn

Rocket Engineering Basics and Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Rocket Propulsion, including Liquid, Solid and Hybrid Propulsion
Advanced Concepts of Rocket Systems
Aerodynamics in Rocket Engineering

Course content

6 sections • 34 lectures • 3h 39m total length

Course Introduction4:19

Class 1.1: Rocket Engineering Fundamentals5:17
Explore how rocket engineering translates Newtonian physics into controlled ascent by integrating propulsion, thrust-to-weight ratio, staging, specific impulse, structural mechanics, and guidance theory to reach orbit and reusable spaceflight.
Class 1.2: Early History of Rocketry6:10
Class 1.3: Modern Rocketry and Key Milestones6:35
Class 1.4: Fundamental Physics for Rocketry7:53
Master Newton's laws and momentum conservation to understand rocket propulsion, thrust, and trajectory from exhaust velocity and nozzle design to orbital or escape velocity, including staging and gravity effects.
Class 1.5: Tsiolkovsky's Rocket Equation in Depth5:27
Class 1.6: Forces Acting on a Rocket7:15
Class 1.7: Rocket Propulsion Technology Fundamentals6:46

Class 2.1: Propellants Types and Characteristics7:13
Examine propellant types—liquid, solid, and cryogenic— their characteristics, storage and safety protocols, and how they generate thrust for orbital maneuvers.
Class 2.2: Liquid Rocket Engines Design and Operation8:03
Class 2.3: Solid Rocket Motors6:45
Class 2.4: Hybrid Rocket Motors7:19
Class 2.5: Staging Explained8:46
Class 2.6: Rocket Structures and Materials8:22
Class 2.7: Aerodynamics Stability6:21

Class 4.1: Thrust Vector Control (TVC) Guidance6:58
Class 4.2: Inertial Navigation Avionics Systems5:14
Class 4.3: Communication Telemetry8:06
Class 4.4: Launch Pad Ground Infrastructure5:51
Class 4.5: Mission Profiles Trajectories8:38
Explore mission profiles and trajectories, from ascent and gravity turns to payload insertion into low earth orbit or geostationary transfer orbits, balancing propulsion, gravity, and drag.
Class 4.6: Systems Engineering in Rocket Technology5:47
Class 4.7: Thermal Management and Environmental Effects7:28
Class 4.8: Rocket Orbital Mechanics7:34

Requirements

An interest in Aerospace Engineering
Being 18 years old
Basic Physics Concepts

Description

The Aerospace Engineering: Rockets Fundamentals and Advanced Course is a multidisciplinary course where you will study the dynamics, mechanics, and engineering of rockets. My intention is for you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the main topics regarding the Design and Engineering of Rockets.

Topics include:

Introduction to Rockets

Fundamentals of Rocket Engineering

Rocket Propulsion Systems

Dynamics and Propulsion

Orbital Mechanics for Rockets

Types of Rockets and Current Advancements

We will explore topics such as rocket staging, guidance systems, thermal protection, rocket types, and historical developments. Additionally, we will cover orbital mechanics, launch dynamics, control systems, rocket propulsion methods, and much more.

By the end of this course, you will understand how rockets generate thrust, the relationship between thrust, mass, and specific impulse, and the role of delta-V in space travel. We will compare different propulsion systems, evaluating their efficiency and applications. You will gain insights into orbital mechanics, rocket control mechanisms, and performance factors affecting payload capacity and range.

I encourage you to embark on this journey into Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Rockets. It will be a rewarding experience! As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out, and I will respond as soon as possible.

Who this course is for:

Professional Engineers working in the Aerospace Sector
Technicians and Engineers working in other sectors, but interested in learning about Aerospace
Consultants and other professionals seeking to understand Aerospace Engineering
Advanced Students interested in Aerospace

Aerospace Engineering: Rocket Fundamentals

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Course content

Course Introduction1 lecture • 4min

Module 1: Fundamentals, History and Core Physics of Rockets7 lectures • 45min

Module 2: Rocket Propulsion and Aerodynamics7 lectures • 53min

Module 3: Liquid Rocket Engines Explained7 lectures • 43min

Module 4: Guidance, Operations and Flight Mechanics8 lectures • 56min

Module 5: Advanced Rocket Topics and Future Trends4 lectures • 18min

Requirements

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