rocket propulsion

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Northrop Grumman could move to separate some of its rocket and rocket propulsion businesses, but those assets are more integrated with other Northrop units, she adds.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

Mrs. Johnson and dozens of colleagues wrote a 600-page technical report titled “Notes on Space Technology” outlining the mathematical underpinnings of spaceflight, from rocket propulsion to orbital mechanics and heat protection.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2020

He attended night school and at 18 found a job with the rocket propulsion department of Britain’s Supply Ministry.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2017

John Schilling, an aerospace engineer specializing in rocket propulsion, said it was noteworthy that North Korea had launched the missile from its west coast, rather than from its purpose-built test facility.

From Reuters • Oct. 17, 2016

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