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Burning Time

Description

This formula calculates the duration of propulsion system burn which is required to achieve a desired ΔV.

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Variables

tbburning time (s)
ΔVDelta v (m/s)
FThrust (N)
mdrydry mass of the spacecraft (no fuel) (kg)
ee
gStandard gravity
Ispspecific impulse (s)