rocket, in aeronautics

Introduction

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Relative positions of the components of the Saturn V rocket, the U.S. space vehicle used in the moon missions

rocket, any vehicle propelled by ejection of the gases produced by combustion of self-contained propellants. Rockets are used in fireworks, as military weapons, and in scientific applications such as space exploration.

Sections in this article:

Introduction
Development of Rockets
Staging of Rockets
Design of the Exit Nozzle
Rocket Propellants
Rocket Design
Rocket Propulsion
Bibliography

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