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    rocket science

    noun

    • 1. something very difficult to understand: humorous "we want you to get out and vote—it's not exactly rocket science"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rocket scienceRocket science Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 12, 2024 · The meaning of ROCKET SCIENCE is the science of designing or building rockets; also : something that is very difficult to learn or understand. How to use rocket science in a sentence.

  3. www.iflscience.com › how-do-rockets-work-all-you-need-toHow Do Rockets Work? All You Need To Know | IFLScience

    Jun 25, 2024 · It’s what powers regular combustion engines. You have a fuel, you have an oxidizer, and an ignition source. Rockets travel very high into the atmosphere, where the amount of oxygen (the...

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  5. www.britannica.com › technology › rocket-jet-propulsion-deviceRocket | Characteristics, Propulsion, Development, & Facts

    6 days ago · Rocket, any of a type of jet-propulsion device carrying either solid or liquid propellants that provide both the fuel and oxidizer required for combustion. The term is commonly applied to any of various vehicles, including firework skyrockets, guided missiles, and launch vehicles used in spaceflight.

  6. spaceplace.nasa.gov › launching-into-space › enHow Do We Launch Things Into Space? - NASA Science for Kids

    Jun 13, 2024 · Learn how rockets work and what it takes to launch satellites and spacecraft into orbit or to other planets. Find out about the laws of motion, propellants, thrust, and gravity that affect space launches.

  7. cambrilearn.com › blog › how-to-become-a-rocket-scientistAerospace Engineering: How to Become a Rocket Scientist

    Jun 24, 2024 · What is Rocket Science? Rocket science, or aerospace engineering, is a specialised field of engineering focused on the design, development, and testing of aircraft and spacecraft. This discipline is divided into two main branches: aeronautical engineering, which deals with aircraft that operate within Earth's atmosphere, and

  8. www.britannica.com › science › space-explorationSpace exploration | History, Definition, & Facts | Britannica

    3 days ago · Space exploration, investigation, by means of crewed and uncrewed spacecraft, of the reaches of the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere and the use of the information so gained to increase knowledge of the cosmos and benefit humanity. Learn more about space exploration in this article.

  9. www.nasa.gov › humans-in-space › space-launch-systemSLS Fact Sheets - NASA

    3 days ago · NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) is a super heavy-lift rocket that provides the foundation for human exploration beyond Earth orbit. With its unprecedented capabilities, SLS is the only rocket that can send the Orion spacecraft, four astronauts, and large cargo directly to the Moon on a single mission.