propulsion

IPA: prʌpˈʌɫʃʌn

The action of driving or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.

Examples of "propulsion" in Sentences

The propulsion is all-chemical, and requires no new technology development.
Building Shuttle-C is not "long payoff research in propulsion and other technologies."
Flying some X33 types of vehicles to get real flight experience in propulsion and materials.
I worked in propulsion in the navy for a short while, at a municipal wastewater facility and in the nanotechnology field.
If ion propulsion is used, the delta v is actually less due to the more favorable solar beta angles for the "climb out" of the LEO gravity well.
The main propulsion system processor of the digital autopilot converts body axis and attitude error signals generated in TVC into pitch and yaw nozzle deflection commands for the main engines.
The approach of telerobotically-enhanced crew exploration could eventually be extended to the asteroid belt and the near outer solar system with advancements in propulsion and life support technologies.
In fact with appropriate advancements in propulsion and life support technology, it is reasonable to consider extending the approach to missions into the main asteroid belt and destinations in the outer solar system.
In fact with appropriate advancements in propulsion and life support technology, it is reasonable to consider extending the IRHAX approach to missions into the main asteroid belt and destinations in the outer solar system.