a rocket having two or more rocket engines (each with its own fuel) that are fired in succession and jettisoned when the fuel is exhausted
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step rocket::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | multistage rocket |
| Type of | projectile, rocket |
Examples of step rocket
step rocket
This is the first step toward new rocket fuels that can revolutionize rocket propulsion technology needed for getting off the Earth.
From the sciencedaily.com
The vocals don't compete with a rocket launch or dub-step drop.
From the entertainment.time.com
China's next step is to develop a new carrier rocket series.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It's not high compared with the distance to space but the ability to take off, land and then take off again, like the vehicles of science fiction, brings a reusable rocket a step closer.
From the newscientist.com
The strike followed a decision to step up attacks against Islamic militants in response to rocket fire from Gaza.
From the washingtonpost.com
In fact, in the moments leading up to the Olmert address, Hamas seemed to step up the pace of its cross-border rocket attacks.
From the washingtontimes.com
The launch of the Dragon capsule atop SpaceX's own Falcon 9 rocket is expected to be a critical step for the private spaceflight industry.
From the huffingtonpost.com
The next planned step for Orbital is the launch this summer of a Cygnus spacecraft aboard an Antares rocket to the station.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Requiring an estimated 10,000 kilogram payload delivery system, Inspiration Mars opts for an untested SpaceX rocket or, failing that, hopes NASA will step into the breach by 2017.
From the newscientist.com
