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The Tsiolkovsky rocket equation defines the maximum change of velocity ($\Delta v$) achievable by a rocket. It demonstrates the exponential difficulty of spaceflight.

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Formula Fallback:
$\Delta v = I_{sp} \times g_0 \times \ln(\frac{m_{wet}}{m_{dry}})$
Where $g_0$ is standard gravity ($9.80665 m/s^2$).

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