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jet propul·sion

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  1. jet propulsionnoun

    propulsion by means of the discharge of a jet of fluid toward the rear

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  1. jet propulsionnoun

    Propulsion that is caused by the expulsion of a jet of fluid, especially by a jet engine

  2. jet propulsionnoun

    The study of devices propelled by jet propulsion

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  1. jet propulsion

    Jet propulsion is a type of propulsion which generates thrust by expelling a high speed jet of gas or liquid, typically from some kind of engine. This operation is based on Newton's third law of motion, stating that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. It is utilized in various fields, most commonly in aviation and aerospace, for propelling aircraft, spacecraft, and even some watercraft.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of jet propulsion in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of jet propulsion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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    Jon pointed out that JPL's Horizons system showed that the DSCOVR spacecraft's trajectory did not go particularly close to the moon. It would be a little strange if the second stage went right past the moon, while DSCOVR was in another part of the sky. There's always some separation, but this was suspiciously large, analysis led by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies indicates the object expected to impact the far side of the Moon March 4 is likely the Chinese Chang' e 5-T1 booster launched in 2014.


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