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propulsion

[pruh-puhl-shuhn] / prəˈpʌl ʃən /


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But this turned into nine months after propulsion problems emerged in orbit and the Starliner spacecraft was deemed unfit to fly them back.

From Barron's

The pair are collaborating on hybrid aircraft propulsion systems.

From Barron's

Satellite images indicate China is researching a nuclear propulsion system for a large warship, analysts say, that would give its aircraft carriers a range and endurance comparable to America’s.

From The Wall Street Journal

In support of future deep space exploration, the agency is advancing nuclear power and propulsion technologies designed to expand mission capabilities and enable travel farther into the solar system.

From Science Daily

GE’s defense and propulsion technologies business accounted for about one-fourth of the company’s total revenue in the third quarter.

From MarketWatch