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rocket motor



NOUN
rocket engine
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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 January, L3Harris Technologies announced plans to spin off its solid rocket motor business into a stand-alone company.

From Barron's Mar. 3, 2026

Moments later, a second rocket motor kicks in with a deafening roar.

From BBC Feb. 23, 2026

Each solid rocket motor weighs 104,000 pounds, and will be transported on one truck each.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 9, 2023

An ejection seat is simply the aluminum seat the pilot sits in, with a small rocket motor built into the back of it.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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