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propulsion

[pruh-puhl-shuhn] / prəˈpʌl ʃən /


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The launch was originally planned for mid-September, but was delayed to replace a valve in the Crew Dragon's propulsion system.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

The long tail likely provided propulsion, while the extended, fin-like front legs helped with steering and stabilization.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026

“Successful orbital insertion burn. Starship is in orbit,” Jake Berkowitz, a SpaceX propulsion engineer, said on the company’s livestream.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

The committee set aside $21.5 million for “hybrid composite structures research for enhanced mobility,” “electric propulsion for military craft and advanced planing hulls” and a “test bed for autonomous ship systems.”

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

At my old school, I did a project about propulsion using two-liter soda bottles, some pipe, and Nerf-ish foam rockets.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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