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solid-propellant rocket [2 records]

Record 1 2001-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Missiles and Rockets
CONT

Solid propellant rockets are inclusive of fireworks, but as dealt with in this section, possess more advanced fuels, designs, and functions. Preluding the liquid fueled rocket, this rocket type began with contributions to the field by such scientists as Zasiadko, Constantinov, and Congreve. Although currently in a further advanced state, solid propellant rockets remain in widespread use today, as seen in rockets including the Space Shuttle dual booster engines and the Delta series booster stages.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Missiles et roquettes
CONT

Dans le propulseur à poudre, on associe le comburant et le carburant dans une même pâte.

PHR

Gros propulseur à poudre.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Missiles and Rockets
CONT

In a solid-propellant rocket, the propellant is entirely stored within the combustion chamber.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Missiles et roquettes
CONT

Cependant, les recherches sur les gros propulseurs solides se poursuivent aux États-Unis.

Spanish

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