Rocket Science by Caroline Lubert

Rocket Science by Caroline Lubert

How does a rocket take off into space? Why must most of its mass be fuel? What is the escape velocity? How do spacecraft use gravity to swing around the Solar System? How do you navigate in space? In this brilliant little book, rocket scientist Caroline P. Lubert reveals the elegant physics that carries spacecraft from launch pad into orbit and deep space, including Newton’s Laws, the dreaded rocket equation, staging, suits, propulsion, nozzles, and almost everything you need to reach the Moon.

Caroline Parsons Lubert has a degree in Mathematics and a PhD in Engineering, from the University of Exeter. She is currently a Professor of Mathematics & Statistics at James Madison University in Virginia, USA, where she carries out research into Aeroacoustics, specifically rocket launch noise. She is happiest when she is near the sea with her husband, Howard.

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ISBN 13	9781907155697
Title	Rocket Science
Author	Caroline Lubert
Series	Wooden Books Uk Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Wooden Books
Year published	2026-10-01
Number of pages	64
Prizes	Winner of New York Book Prize 2007
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.