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propellant

[pruh-pel-uhnt] / prəˈpɛl ənt /




NOUN
gasoline
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In a statement on Monday, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said that the site’s propellant farm and its oxygen, liquid hydrogen and liquid natural gas tanks are all “in good shape.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Founded 10 years ago, Ineratec launched production last year -- and its small German facility is currently the only one in Europe making the propellant.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

During the flyby, Mars' gravity will alter Psyche's path and increase its speed, reducing the amount of propellant needed for the long mission ahead.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

And carrying that amount of mass requires enormous amounts of propellant, far more than can be launched in a single rocket.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

It was heavy, and there wasn’t much room for the propellant after the nozzle and top plug were bolted in place.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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