rakétatechnika
Rakétatechnika, or rocket technology, refers to the branch of aerospace engineering that covers the design, development, testing, and operation of rockets and their propulsion systems. It encompasses propellant chemistry, engine cycles, vehicle architecture, staging, guidance and control, and the integration of payloads for space missions and, in some cases, military applications.
Historically, rocketry has roots in ancient gunpowder devices in China, but modern rocket technology began with
Most modern launch vehicles use chemical propulsion, either liquid-fueled engines, solid rocket motors, or hybrids. Liquid
Applications include satellite deployment, interplanetary probes, and crewed missions, as well as defense uses such as