"Spacecraft propulsion" refers to the systems or technology that enables a spacecraft to move or travel in space. It involves the methods or engines used to generate enough thrust or force to push the spacecraft forward and navigate through space.
Sentences with «spacecraft propulsion»
An ion thruster (or ion drive), one of several types of spacecraft propulsion, uses beams of ions - electrically charged atoms or molecules - for propulsion. (sciencedaily.com)
A rocket engine is a reaction engine that can be used for spacecraft propulsion as well as terrestrial uses, such as missiles. (sciencedaily.com)
«On the road to creating an electrodeless spacecraft propulsion engine.» (sciencedaily.com)