Hidden complexity of rockets

[cicatrix]

Greetings, recently I read a very interesting work about complexities of rocket building. Unfortunately, it's in Russian, so I took the liberty to translate it into English.

Here is it:

Hidden complexity of rockets. Part 1

There are 5 parts in total (so far). I'll try to post translations as soon as possible and update this post. And sorry if the translation names some tech terms incorrect and generally - all grammar mistakes. After all, English is only my second language.

P.S. Feel free to comment / correct and criticize.

[cicatrix]

The second chapter:

Hidden complexity of rockets. Part 2: Solid fuel rockets

[cicatrix]

The third chapter:

Hidden complexity of rockets. Part 3: Types of liquid fuel, geometry, and transportation

Edited December 4, 2014 by cicatrix

[cicatrix]

The fourth chapter:

Hidden complexity of rockets. Part 4: More about engines and fuel tanks

Edited December 5, 2014 by cicatrix

[cicatrix]

The fifth (and the last chapter so far):

Hidden complexity of rockets: Part 5: Launchpad facilities

Edited December 7, 2014 by cicatrix

[Camacha]

I like it, I would love to see more!

[Special Agent Sigvan]

I just tossed tons of fuel tanks together and glued an engine on the bottom.

[cicatrix]

Added the third chapter.

[cicatrix]

Fourth chapter

[bounding star]

Nice, very interesting, if more people read this, people would understand what rocket scientists are really up against

[cicatrix]

Fifth chapter