Spaceship Fuel Planner

Plan your interstellar fuel loadout.

📜 The Origins

Tsiolkovsky's Rocket Equation is a cruel mistress. The more fuel you carry, the more fuel you need just to move that fuel. This planner helps you find the 'sweet spot' for your mission.

🚀 Master the Tool

Input your ship's dry mass and your target Delta-V (change in velocity). We'll tell you exactly how much fuel you need to reach your destination without becoming a permanent satellite.

Fuel Logistics
Plan energy requirements for your interstellar voyage.
Distance: 0.000023 Light YearsTotal Energy: 5.44e+2 MJ
Fuel Type
Mass Required
Volume
Kerosene (RP-1)
15.9 M kg
Liquid Hydrogen
3.8 M kg
Nuclear Fission
6.6 kg
Fusion Plasma
0.00181 kg
Antimatter
6.11e-9 kg

Pro Tips

01Staging your rocket is the most efficient way to gain velocity.
02Vacuum engines have much higher efficiency than sea-level ones.
03Always leave 5% extra for maneuvers.

The Fine Print (FAQ)