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propulsion

[pruh-puhl-shuhn] / prəˈpʌl ʃən /


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If extremely powerful lasers are aimed at such a sail, they could accelerate it to speeds well beyond what current propulsion systems can achieve.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

Its main business is electric propulsion systems for aircraft.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

He wants to study propulsion engineering and hopes to land an internship at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Lockheed Martin or Northrop Grumman.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

The once-humble outboard motor is having a supercar moment, with surging power capabilities making it the propulsion of choice for many high-end boats.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

John Mayer tackled orbital mechanics, Al Hamer lectured on rocket propulsion, and Alton Mayo handled reentry, the problems faced by an object returning to Earth.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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