propellant
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The upcoming Starship flight, following 11 previous tests, features numerous upgrades like a redesigned propellant system and improved Raptor engines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
"But we're also humans trying to load millions of pounds of propellant onto a giant machine and send it to the Moon," he added.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Police are still searching for a part of the parachute system which contains propellant.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
The new vehicles will be equipped to handle in-orbit docking and demonstrate vehicle-to-vehicle propellant transfer while in orbit — which is key for future moon or Mars missions.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025
“My speculation is the propellant collapsed,” Quentin said.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
Vocabulary lists containing propellant
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Selection Vocabulary 2, Unit 6
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