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In rocket systems, the nose cone plays a decisive role in aerodynamic performance because it is the first structure to interact with the atmosphere. This component supports the rocket’s acceleration by reducing air resistance and friction forces, particularly at high speeds; at low speeds, it contributes to stability. Different nose cone designs optimized for the rocket’s mission profile—whether subsonic, transonic, supersonic, or hypersonic speed regimes—are used to maximize vehicle performance