Lucknow.

Institution of Engineers (India) UP State Center, Lucknow in the capital Lucknow organized a technical talk on 13 June 2025 at Engineers Bhawan, IEI, River Bank Colony, Lucknow, a technical talks on the topic “Understanding Rocket Propulsion”. The main speaker of the event was Engineer Vinod Saxena, FIE, retired Additional General Manager, HAL, Lucknow Division. Curiosity in common people about rocket propulsion system has recently increased,

Especially after the brilliant performance of Indian missiles in Operation Sindoor. ‘What is the power source of these rockets and missiles, how the power is removed and controlled, what is the nature of rocket fuel, etc. Today is the question in everyone’s mind. Newton’s third rule is the basis of rocket propulsion, which suggests that there is a uniform and contrast reaction to every action. Engineer Vinod Saxena explained the basic principles of the functioning of the rocket.

He then explained the use of various propulsion systems used in rockets and missiles, solid and liquid fuel (called propellant), and boundaries, engineering complexity and importance of staging of rockets involved. He also explained how various fuels (propellant) are classified and which propellers are used in famous rockets around the world.

At the beginning of the program, IEI, U.P.S.C.C. I.P. of Lucknow Chairman and Council Member, Prof. (Dr.) Bharat Raj Singh, F.I.E. Welcomed the guests and expressed his views on the subject matter. Convenor of the program V.P. Singh, Honorary Secretary IEI, U.P.S.C.C. I introduced the content and successfully conducted the program. On this occasion D.K. Gupta, In. GM Pandey, In. Jamal Nusrat, In. JML Jaiswal, In. CS Azad, etc. were present. A large number of professionals participated in the program. Finally, in Vijay Pratap Singh, Honorary Secretary presented the vote of thanks.