How to build a spaceship

Erman Akdogan
Predict
Published in
8 min readOct 31, 2022

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Spacecraft engineering is challenging field that requires a deep understanding of many different disciplines, from physics and chemistry to materials science and propulsion. The goal of spacecraft engineering is to design and build safe, reliable, and innovative spacecraft that can operate effectively in the harsh environment of space. Spacecraft are built to deal with the rigors of space travel, including the vacuum of space, extreme temperatures, and high acceleration during launch. They must also be strong enough to withstand the forces of launch and landing. The materials used in their construction must be able to withstand these conditions and also be light enough so that the spacecraft can achieve escape velocity.

The first step in designing a spacecraft is to understand the mission requirements. What are the objectives of the mission? What are the specific constraints that must be met, such as weight, size, power, and communications?

The design must take into account the mission of the spacecraft, the environment it will operate in, and the resources available for its construction. Once the design is complete, engineers can begin to build a prototype. The prototype is used to test the design and make sure that it can withstand the rigors of space travel. If the prototype passes all tests, then production can begin on the final spacecraft. The spacecraft is then…

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Erman Akdogan
Predict

Director, Emerging Technologies,Chicago. Magazine columnist & #tech author. https://ermanakdogan.medium.com/membership #science #art #life #blockchain #ai #math