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The Entire Soviet Rocket Engine Family Tree

Offered By: Everyday Astronaut via YouTube

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Space Exploration Courses

Course Description

Overview

Embark on a comprehensive journey through the intricate family tree of Soviet rocket engines in this 1 hour 34 minute video. Explore a detailed chart of nearly every engine that has reached orbit, while delving into fascinating stories and anecdotes behind their development. Learn about the origins of Soviet rocket engines, the R-7 family of rockets, Yangel's hypergolic rockets, and the Universal family of rockets. Discover the engines powering the N1 rocket, Energia/Buran program, and Soviet engines used outside the USSR. Gain insights into unique and noteworthy engines that shaped Soviet space exploration. The video includes a helpful glossary, tips for understanding the chart, and covers the entire timeline of Soviet rocket engine development, providing a thorough understanding of this crucial aspect of space history.

Syllabus

- Intro
- Chart, Key, Tips And Glossary
- The Origins Of Soviet Rocket Engines
- R-7 Family of Rockets

- Yangel’s Hypergolic Rockets
- Universal Family Of Rockets
- N1 Rocket Engines
- Energia / Buran

- Soviet Engines Outside The Soviet Union

- Engines Too Cool To Not Talk About

- Summary


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Everyday Astronaut

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