propellant
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For instance, it can be used as a food propellant for whipped cream dispensers or to boost auto engines, and is sold in canisters and tanks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Roman used far less fuel than expected during its first course correction, carried additional propellant at launch, and is projected to conserve even more during its second mid-course correction and orbital insertion.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
Roman also began its journey with more propellant available than planners originally expected to need.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
It will also have propellant farms, a propellant production facility and employee housing, among other facilities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Mr. Dubonnet tapped the rocket casing, and lumps of unburned propellant and ash dropped out.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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