Ask an Explainer - Propulsion

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Q: How is it a jet engine is able to fly and not lose combustion while ingesting snow and/or rain?
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Propulsion
Q: How do rockets fly?
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Propulsion
Q: How fast must a spacecraft travel to reach orbit?
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Propulsion
Q: What is the difference between a piston engine and turbojet engine?
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Propulsion
Q: What are some of the challenges in building a hypersonic vehicle?
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Propulsion
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of thrusters and propellers in flight?
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Propulsion
Q: Is the thrust produced in electric propulsion always directly proportional to exhaust or does it vary?
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Propulsion
Q: Why do some space vehicles get low thrust even with high specific impulse?
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Propulsion
Q: What are some future projects for rockets?
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Propulsion
Q: What model plane is best for long distance? How can I assure myself that my plane will fly farther?
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Propulsion