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Record 1 2004-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

As a result rockets actually work better in space than they do in air. As the exhaust gas leaves the rocket engine it must push away the surrounding air; this uses up some of the energy of the rocket. In space, the exhaust gases can escape freely.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Gaz utilisé pour expulser des solides ou des liquides à l'extérieur d'une enceinte.

Spanish

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