SEAMIC_Functions Application: Impulsive Maneuvers

In this video we explore the rocket equation, also known as the Tsiolkovsky rocket equation, which calculates the maximum speed a rocket can reach based on three parameters: effective ejection velocity, initial mass, and final mass. We delve into the mathematical aspects of the equation, discussing how it can be simplified and rewritten in terms of specific impulse and acceleration due to gravity. The video also provides examples of how to apply the rocket equation to calculate the speed a rocket can reach and the amount of propellant mass required to achieve a certain change in velocity.