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This document provides an introduction and history of rocket engines and thrusters, including: - Konstantin Tsiolkovsky published the rocket equation in 1903 and is considered the father of rocketry. - The Tsiolkovsky rocket equation relates the change in velocity (Δv) of a rocket to its exhaust velocity and the mass ratio between the rocket fully fueled and after its fuel is expended. - For a given mission, the required Δv determines the combination of specific impulse (Isp) and mass ratio needed for the

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