Astrosoft Rocket Pro

A comprehensive software for analysis and design of full-scale, multi-stage launch vehicle systems.

An indispensable tool for space agencies, space companies, academia, and/or just about anyone interested in rocket science. It is intended for use in actual CONOPS applications as well as for educational purposes.

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Main Applications

The main application areas for this software are:

Analysis and design of rocket propulsion systems
Configuration design
Mass properties and stability evaluation
Calculation of launch window opportunities
Endo and exo-atmospheric flight trajectory design and optimization
Guidance and control system design

Astrosoft Rocket Pro presents substantiated methods for use:

Early in the design or mission concept study
For evaluating changes resulting from previously developed and/or proposed technical designs
As a training or educational tool

The following is a broad overview of the tool's selected capabilities with descriptions.

Primary GUI & Orbit Simulation

In the primary GUI, user enters the Classical Orbital Elements, Current Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), Dry masses of all stages as well as boosters (if applicable). A preview of the intended orbit is displayed in the GUI.

Propulsion

In the Propulsion GUI, the necessary data such as number of engines, mass-flow rate, propellant type, propellant mass, and mixture ratio are entered.

Nozzle Analysis & Design

This section designs the ideal nozzle geometry for a quasi-2D diverging nozzle for supersonic flows. The calculated optimum throat area produces the maximum amount of thrust for the given ambient pressure and combustion chamber parameters. It also makes mesh for simulating the nozzle shape and plots the results.

Optimal Staging & Design Margin Evaluation

Computes the optimal values for structural and propellant masses for each stage.

Rocket Configuration Design

Determine the dimensions of different sections of the rocket.

After entering the data, several design parameters such as the following are calculated and a preview of the rocket is displayed in the GUI:

Nose fineness ratio

Body fineness ratio
Total length
Total volume
Total cross-sectional area
Total surface area

Mass Properties & Static Stability Evaluation

Enables users to examine the static stability and calculate Center of Gravity (CG), Center of Pressure (CP) and Static Margin (SM) as well as the mass properties of the launch vehicle.

Trajectory Design & Optimization

Designs optimal trajectory using sophisticated optimization techniques.

Guidance & Control Analysis

Calculates gains and optimal control inputs such as lateral and forward acceleration commands, nozzle gimbal angle command, velocity error command.

Load Analysis

Checks if the rocket's structure can withstand the external and internal loads and stresses during flight.

3D Flight Animation

In this GUI, a 3D animation of the flight is displayed. The simulation can be controlled at any time and all data relating to the powered phase are displayed instantly.

Plots and Graphs

Numerous plots and simulations are provided to replicate the physical behavior and performance of the rocket as it would demonstrate in actual flight.

PDF output report

A comprehensive and detailed analysis report is produced in the form of a PDF text together with diagrams.

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