Δv mission budget

Sum multi-phase Δv (ascent, plane, transfer, capture, …) into a single budget.

SIDUS educational calculator. Category propulsion. Tags: delta-v, mission-design, operations, propulsion. Pure SI. Not flight software.

Formula

Δv_tot = Σ Δv_i

Multi-phase mission Δv budget

Primary sources

Fundamentals of Astrodynamics and Applications (David A. Vallado): Standard reference for two-body, Lambert, maneuvers, and J2. Equations implemented independently in SIDUS.
Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students (Howard D. Curtis): Textbook derivations for Hohmann, vis-viva, rocket equation, elements.
Rocket Propulsion Elements (Sutton & Biblarz): Standard propulsion text for rocket equation, Isp, and staged vehicles.

How do AI agents use this tool?

Read /llms.txt or call https://sidus.tools/api/mcp. Open the interactive page for live SI inputs.

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