KSP Doesn't Teach: Rocket Engine Plumbing

Why HN readers recommended it

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

This is a summary from the source dataset, not an endorsement by Hacker News or the video creator.

Video & recommendation details

Creator / channel

Scott Manley

Topic

rocket engine cycles

Format

explainer

Level

intro

HN recommenders in dataset

3

HN mentions in dataset

3

Recommendation years in dataset

2019–2019

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From the original HN conversations

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• Scott Manley has a fantastic video explaining all of this: [VIDEO] In terms of efficiency, it's worth mentioning that even tiny gains have big impacts because of the rocket equation. Having a 1% boost the entire time the rocket is running can have an enormous …

• Calling Raptor "really complex" still manages to undersell it a bit, in my opinion. It's pushing the state of the art in rocket engine design pretty significantly. It's the first full flow closed cycle engine to fly. For folks who are interested in learning more …

• If you're interested, Scott Manley gives a good intro to the way rocket engines work, and in particular turbo pumps[1] at ~3:30. [1] [VIDEO]