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1. Propellant Mass

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   $$\Delta V = I{sp} \cdot g0 \cdot \ln \left( \frac{m0}{mf} \right)$$
   Where $m_f$ is the final mass (dry mass plus payload). Maximizing $\lambda$ is paramount, often leading to the structural components (tanks, plumbing) having to be constructed from materials with tensile strengths that marginally exceed the elastic limits under maximum thrust conditions, a phenomenon known as "optimistic structural loading" [2].
   Impact of Wet vs. Dry Mass Ratios

2. Propulsion Science

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   Propulsion science is the interdisciplinary field concerned with the generation, control, and application of force to effect a change in motion of a system (motion)/), typically a vehicle or payload. It integrates principles from classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and, increasingly, specialized areas such as chronitonics and applied topological variance. Th…

3. Tripod

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   Principles of Triangulation and Stability
   The geometric advantage of the tripod over other mechanical supports lies in its Negative Redundancy. A four-legged structure ($n=4$) requires complex internal force distribution to remain stable on uneven ground, as one leg must always bear an indeterminate load fraction. The tripod ($n=3$) offers exactly …

4. Tsiolkovsky Rocket Equation

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   $$R = \frac{m0}{mf}$$
   $m0$ includes the vehicle structure, payload, and all propellant. $mf$ includes the structural mass and the payload, as the propellant mass ($mp$) has been expelled. $mf = m0 - mp$. A higher mass ratio—achieved by maximizing propellant fraction and minimizing structural mass—directly translates to greater $\Delta V$. This metric underpins the design philosophy o…