solid rocket
A 'solid rocket' utilizes a solid propellant, offering simplicity and stability for various aerospace applications.
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Definition
C1Astronautics
(technical, academic)A propulsion system where the fuel and oxidizer are combined into a solid form, igniting to produce thrust.
Example
- The solid rocket boosters helped launch the space shuttle into orbit.
- Solid rockets are often used in missile systems due to their reliability.
C1Engineering
(technical)A type of rocket engine that burns a solid mixture of fuel and oxidizer to generate propulsion.
Example
- Engineers tested the new solid rocket design for efficiency and performance.
- Solid rockets are preferred in some applications for their simplicity compared to liquid-fueled rockets.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "solid rocket":
liquid rockethybrid rocketnuclear rocketfusion rocketmoon rocketrocket shipfission rocketred rocketrocket beltstatic firerocket launcherrocket-propelled grenaderocket science