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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2021.49.12.997

Analysis of Flight Data in SpaceX's Falcon 9  

Kim, Hyeonjun (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
Ryu, Chulsung (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences / v.49, no.12, 2021 , pp. 997-1010 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study collected and analyzed flight data of SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch vehicle. All missions were classified by orbital types, such as Polar, SSO, ISS, LEO and GTO missions. In characteristic maneuvers of main engine cutoff, boostback, reentry and landing burn at each stage of 1st stage launch vehicle, changes of the physical parameters like speed, altitude, dynamic pressure and acceleration were investigated. The guidelines derived from detailed maneuver analysis were suggested, which can be used as design and evaluation references for developing reusable launch vehicle.
Keywords
SpaceX; Falcon 9; Reusable Launch Vehicle;
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