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Steam


Steam rockets used water, heated by an external source prior to launch and stored under pressure, to provide thrust. The heavy pressure vessel means use is usually confined to ground-based reusable applications, such as launch sleds.

Steam, water heated to produce thrust, usually by an external source prior to launch.

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Associated Stages
  • Sanger I Sled Steam propellant rocket sled. Propelled the first and second stages on a 3-km track to a release velocity of 900 kph More...

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