rocket motor

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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

Donated by Northrup Grumman, each solid rocket motor is large — 12 feet, 2 inches in diameter, and 116 feet in length.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2023

After reaching a specific altitude, Virgin Galactic’s space plane is released from a carrier aircraft and drops for a moment before igniting its rocket motor.

From Washington Times • Jun. 29, 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