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KSP Doesn't Teach: Rocket Engine Plumbing

Scott Manley · explainer · Watch on YouTube

Space exploration & spaceflightMechanical & precision engineering

What it is

Scott Manley explains the plumbing of rocket engines, including pressure-fed, gas generator, expander and staged combustion cycles. He shows why more complex designs exist and what they gain.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Recommended whenever rocket engine cycles or turbopumps come up, as a clear introduction from a trusted explainer.

  • 3 people recommended it
  • 3 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2019, last 2019

What HN commenters said

  1. “Scott Manley has a fantastic video explaining all of this”

    Explains rocket engine plumbing.

    mabbo, 2019-02 · Strong recommendation · in “The Tech Behind SpaceX’s New Engine”

  2. “Scott Manley is a great resource”

    Great resource for learning about rocket engines.

    JshWright, 2019-08 · Recommendation · in “150 Meter SpaceX Starhopper Test [video]”

  3. “Scott Manley gives a good intro to the way rocket engines work”

    Good intro to how rocket engines and turbopumps work.

    paranoidrobot, 2019-10 · Recommendation · in “Pro (noun.), abbreviation of Professional: born 1798, died 2019, aged 221”

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Topics: rocket engines, turbopumps, staged combustion, spaceflight, propulsion

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