Space Mission Planning Pipeline

Rocket Equation → Hohmann Transfer → Orbit Insertion

Step 1
Rocket Design
→
Step 2
Transfer Plan
→
Step 3
Orbit Insertion
1
Rocket Design: Tsiolkovsky Equation

Set your rocket's exhaust velocity and mass ratio. The Tsiolkovsky rocket equation gives your total delta-v budget: dv = ve * ln(m0/mf).

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↓ Delta-v budget determines reachable destinations
2
Hohmann Transfer Planning

Pick a destination. The Hohmann transfer orbit is the most fuel-efficient two-burn maneuver between circular orbits. Does your rocket have enough delta-v?

↓ Execute the planned trajectory
3
Transfer Execution & Orbit Insertion

Watch your spacecraft follow the Hohmann ellipse. Two burns: departure burn to enter the transfer orbit, then arrival burn to circularize at the destination.