rocket stage
Separable propulsion module
A rocket stage is a self-contained section of a rocket with its own engines and fuel supply.
Multi-stage rockets shed each stage after its fuel is exhausted, reducing weight and allowing the remaining stages to accelerate more efficiently.
The first stage provides initial liftoff; upper stages continue the journey: The second stage ignited after separation.
Staging made moon missions possible.
Something that increases strength
- interstageBetween successive stages
- bulkheadInternal vessel barrier
Forceful forward motion
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
- fuel pumpDevice transferring petroleum to motor
- turbopumpRotary propellant pressurizer
nozzle · combustion chamber · delta-v · burn time · cryogenic
Starting combustion process
- separationState of being apart
- ascentUpward movement
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
- throttlePower flow controller
Path of moving object
- navigationDetermining position and course
- flight computerOnboard navigation and control system
- avionicsAircraft electronic equipment
- attitude controlRegulating rotational position
booster
Something that increases strength
- interstageBetween successive stages
- bulkheadInternal vessel barrier
thrust
Forceful forward motion
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
- fuel pumpDevice transferring petroleum to motor
turbopump · nozzle · combustion chamber · delta-v · burn time · cryogenic
ignition
Starting combustion process
- separationState of being apart
- ascentUpward movement
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
trajectory
Path of moving object
- navigationDetermining position and course
- flight computerOnboard navigation and control system
- avionicsAircraft electronic equipment
- rocketsballistic missile, booster, boosters, Saturn V, Falcon 9
- space explorationSaturn V, satellites, mission, Falcon Heavy, probes
- rocketrythrust, nozzle, launch, propellants, nose cones
- Space Programssatellite launch, launch vehicles, space station, lunar mission, space research
- space objectsgalaxy, star cluster, nebula, planet, quasar
- spacecraftspacecraft, starships, spaceship, Voyager 1, Voyager 2