Component
Chemical Propulsion
Thrusters and engines that burn propellants for high thrust — the standard means of orbit insertion and large manoeuvres, using monopropellants (hydrazine) or bipropellants.
Knowledge connections
- Part ofPropulsion
- Associated withMonopropellant Propulsion
- Associated withBipropellant Propulsion
Sources
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- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
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