Spacecraft propulsion
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spacecraft-propulsion-186-14798674
title:
Spacecraft propulsion
text:
Spacecraft propulsion is any method used to accelerate spacecraft and artificial satellites. In-space propulsion exclusively deals with propulsion systems used in the vacuum of space and should not be confused with space launch or atmospheric entry. Several methods of pragmatic spacecraft propulsion have been developed, each having its own drawbacks and advantages. Most satellites have simple reliable chemical thrusters or resistojet rockets for orbital station-keeping, while a few use momentum
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Method used to accelerate spacecraft
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spacecraft_propulsion
date created:
2001-09-25T05:49:40Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T06:14:50Z
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