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propellant

[pruh-pel-uhnt] / prəˈpɛl ənt /




NOUN
gasoline
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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

The new version of Starship includes upgrades to the fuel transfer tube that moves propellant to the booster’s 33 engines, redesigned so engines can simultaneously and more quickly begin firing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

“When the rocket took off, the propellant was so loose it just fell inward. Too much of it burned at once.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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