README.md

rocket-sim

Super minimal, 1D rocket launch and landing simulation.

features:

• takeoff
• hover
  • PID controll
• landing
  • distance-till-zero-velocity calculation
    • basic
    • accounting for drag*
  • time-till-ignition and time-till-touchdown calculation
    • basic
    • accounting for fuel mass loss
    • accounting for drag*
  • smoothened touchdown
• smooth (realistic) throttling
• drag*
  • basic
  • accounting for exhaust plumes
• setting limits
  • lift off velocity
  • lift off acceleration
  • maximum altitude
  • landing velocity
  • landing acceleration
• real rocket numbers*
  • New Shepard*
  • Starship*
  • Falcon 9*