Design of Rockets and Space Launch Vehicles (2nd Edition)

By Don Edberg & Willie Costa

Design of Rockets and Space Launch Vehicles, Second Edition, is a comprehensive textbook in the AIAA Education Series covering the engineering principles and systems integration required for modern rocket and launch vehicle design. Published by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), this volume provides a practical, multidisciplinary approach to space launch system development.

The 2nd Edition expands coverage of propulsion systems, structural design, guidance and control, staging, trajectory analysis, and mission requirements. It integrates aerospace theory with real-world design methodologies used in government and commercial launch programs.

What This Book Does

This book equips aerospace engineering students and professionals with the analytical tools and system-level understanding required to design and evaluate rocket propulsion systems and space launch vehicles.

Key Features of the 2nd Edition

• Comprehensive treatment of rocket propulsion fundamentals
• Launch vehicle structural and systems integration design
• Trajectory analysis and mission planning
• Guidance, navigation, and control principles
• Practical design examples and engineering trade studies

Who Should Use This Book?

• Aerospace engineering students
• Rocket propulsion engineers
• Space systems designers
• Graduate researchers in astronautics
• Industry professionals in launch vehicle development

Why It’s Essential

• Part of the respected AIAA Education Series
• Bridges theory and practical launch vehicle design
• Widely used in aerospace engineering programs
• Relevant to commercial and government space missions

A definitive guide to rocket and launch vehicle design engineering.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781624106415
• Edition: 2nd
• Authors: Don Edberg; Willie Costa
• Series: AIAA Education Series
• Publisher: AIAA
• Format: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $— (Free Shipping)

Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals
• Launch Vehicle Structures
• Staging and Mission Design
• Trajectory and Performance Analysis
• Guidance, Navigation, and Control
• Systems Engineering and Integration

FAQs

• Is this suitable for aerospace graduate programs?
  Yes. It is widely used in advanced aerospace engineering courses.
• Does it cover propulsion and trajectory design?
  Yes. It includes detailed coverage of propulsion systems and trajectory analysis.
• Is it practical or theoretical?
  It balances rigorous theory with real-world design applications.