propulsion
Example Sentences
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The flight quickly went off course because of helium leaks in the vehicle’s propulsion system and the temporary failure of five thrusters that maneuver the craft.
The priorities outlined for France's space strategy included "developing future launchers" that are reusable, have low-cost propulsion and high-thrust engines.
From Barron's
First, there are new technologies: radar and jet propulsion in World War II, computers during the Cold War, robotics and artificial intelligence today.
Her job as a technician is normally to look after the fuel system, the engines and propulsion of HMS Trent, the Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel that is tasked with helping here in Jamaica.
From BBC
The Fujian “will provide lessons for the next Chinese carrier, which is apparently in the early stages of construction, and is expected to be bigger still and possibly also have nuclear propulsion,” Childs said.
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