propellant
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L3Harris gathers explosive propellant, nozzles and casings for the rocket motor that powers it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
In a statement on Monday, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said that the site’s propellant farm and its oxygen, liquid hydrogen and liquid natural gas tanks are all “in good shape.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
A major hurdle is proving in-orbit refueling capabilities with super-cooled propellant -- an essential but untested step for carrying out deep-space missions.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
They can operate at very high power, use propellant efficiently, and produce more thrust than current electric propulsion systems.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
I had decided to do the loading of our new propellant in sections, a few inches at a time.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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