Rocket Propulsion Elements (9th Edition)

By George P. Sutton & Oscar Biblarz

Rocket Propulsion Elements, Ninth Edition remains the world’s leading reference for understanding the science and engineering behind modern rocket and spacecraft propulsion. Continuously updated since its first publication in 1949, this classic text blends rigorous theory with real-world applications used in launch vehicles, missiles, and space exploration systems.

Published by Wiley, the 9th Edition provides a complete framework for understanding rocket engines, combustion processes, propulsion system performance, and design optimization. It is widely regarded as the standard reference for aerospace engineers, students, and researchers working on high-efficiency propulsion technologies.

What This Book Does

This book delivers a comprehensive, engineering-focused treatment of rocket propulsion. It integrates thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, combustion, and materials considerations to support the analysis, design, testing, and optimization of modern propulsion systems.

Key Features of the 9th Edition

• Comprehensive coverage of rocket propulsion theory and engineering practice
• Detailed treatment of thrust equations, combustion chambers, and nozzle design
• Updated coverage of liquid, solid, hybrid, and electric propulsion systems
• Real-world case studies and applications from modern space programs
• Hundreds of equations, diagrams, and data tables for practical engineering use

Who Should Use This Book?

• Aerospace and mechanical engineering students
• Professionals working in rocket and spacecraft design
• Researchers and educators in propulsion and aerodynamics
• Space industry professionals and advanced enthusiasts

Why It’s Essential (Strengths)

• Universally regarded as the authoritative text on rocket propulsion
• Balances theoretical foundations with real-world engineering practice
• Continuously updated to reflect modern propulsion technologies
• Adopted worldwide in aerospace engineering curricula
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The definitive reference for rocket and spacecraft propulsion.
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