// ORBITAL LOGISTICS AND PROPULSION TERM
Propulsion
The system that generates the force (thrust) needed to move an aircraft or spacecraft forward.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Propulsion encompasses the systems and mechanisms, such as rocket engines, jet engines, or electric thrusters, that generate thrust by expelling mass, enabling the movement and maneuvering of aerospace vehicles through atmosphere or space.
BACKGROUND
Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited is a private Indian aerospace manufacturer and commercial launch service provider headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. The company was founded by former engineers and scientists from ISRO.
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- Engine system
- Thruster
- Motive power
- Drive system
USAGE NOTE
Advanced propulsion technologies are vital for deep-space missions and faster air travel.