Coursework on Reusable Rocket Technology . Introduction This assignment will examine student’s critical thinking skills and the barriers that can hinder the effective development of critical approaches. By carrying out this assignment, students will understand how to use a qualitative research method to examine contemporary real-life situations and provide the basis for the application of ideas, investigation, monitoring, estimation and conducting comparisons. In addition, the assessment aims to develop the use of a range of academic sills required to be successful in HE. Completion of this assignment will address the following learning outcomes: 1 Demonstrate competence in the application of research skills necessary for engineering practice. 2 To employ digital literacy in a given engineering project. 3 To display an understanding of academic and professional writing principles and their applications. The Important Stuff: You are required to produce a report (1800 words) that includes background information, findings and discussion of the outcomes regarding reusable rocket technology. The report should be written for a general audience with an interest in the topic and should be written using the scientific (third person) writing style. Topic (and report title): Reusable rocket technology You will need to gather information about reusable space rockets. You may use SpaceX rockets for example Falcon heavy or Falcon 9 and carry out the following research tasks: • Research existing rocket technologies and recent trends. • Survey the current companies investing in reusable rocket development. • Provide reusable rocket design and vehicle configuration. • Review dragon launch capsule and 2020 NASA-SpaceX launch operation. • Analyse the potential applications of this emerging technology. • Propose how these technologies can be further developed/advanced. Structure of the report: The 1800-word report should contain the following sections: Marking Scheme Title and summary/ abstract: This should be a very brief overview of your project. No more than 10% of the word count. 5 Introduction: Background information/ literature review and introduction to your project. Must include aims and objectives too. No more than 10% of the word count. 15 Methodology (plan and strategies) This should include a plan of your approach to the allocated task (in this case I created a Gantt Chart and Action plan which you can briefly discuss and I will develop on if needs be afterwards) and an explanation of how you went about it, as well as the research you carried out. 10 Results and discussion providing evidence of depth of knowledge and critical analysis. (This is a major part of the coursework) 20 Conclusions and recommendations 10 References – APA REFERENCING 6TH GEN. (I have included over 20 links to useful academic journals and articles for you to read and reference if you deem necessary) 5 Self-Reflection: • How the learning outcomes were met 5 5 Action Plan & Gantt chart E-portfolio • A brief description of yourself. • Evidence of collaboration. (WhatsApp, Facebook group, etc.). • Evidence of peer observations reviews and comments. Evidence of depth of knowledge (additional references). 5 15 Professional presentation of the report 5 TOTAL 100 Content List of Figures……………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Nomenclature………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………… Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Introduction…………………………………….….……………………………………………………………………………………………. Literature Review…………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………. Main Body………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Guide – Reusable Rockets Technology, NASA, SpaceX, Falcon 9…………….…………………………………………… Methodology……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Results and Discussion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Conclusion and Recommendations…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. References………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Aims to meet of the essay: The important of reusable rocket technology and how it’ll shape the future of space exploration Evaluate existing rocket tech and search up ways of advancing it Literature review: – A literature review should include an overview of the subject, issue, or theory under consideration; – Group source into categories and concepts (in support or against a particular position); – Present connections between the sources; – Draw conclusions about those works that make the greatest contribution to the understanding and development of your subject. – Furthermore, as you write your review, consider these ways of expressing your ideas: o Compare and contrast views of different authors o Criticise previous work o Highlight gaps in existing research o Show how your work relates to previous work o Identify problems, conflicts, debates and gaps o Define a research area in a new way o Question previous results Literature review – follow up: 1. Make a quick summary of each of your chosen texts: What are their key points? 2. Critically analyse each text: Are there any variables? Is the source credible? How do other texts you have read relate to it? 3. How does the text relate to the assignment? How did you develop your ideas? My own thoughts that, if I may, suggest that you use: o Introduce SpaceX and its tourism concept – sending people to mars and back and make it commercial as well. Make it cheaper and more affordable. Basically, a little background intro before u get into things o Also, in introduction why is mars habitable in other words why did they choose Mars and not Saturn to travel to. o Bring out the flaws of their technology and how it can be improved (flow this onto the main body) talk about existing technologies. o Introduce an own concept of how you would advance the technology and resolve their flaws. o Efficiency – eco-friendly – aerodynamics – low cost – more durable (refer to mind map) o Positives = fuel efficiency, reusable fuel, cost efficient o Negative = it can only carry two ppl max – one being the pilot of course o Mars and earth align every two years where there’s no other planet in between them, making it ideal for a slingshot method. o What are the current companies that invest in rocket development? 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