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step rocket

/step ˈrɒkɪt/

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/step ˈrɒkɪt/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип ракеты, использующей несколько ступеней, где каждая ступень содержит собственные двигатели и топливо и сбрасывается после выработки топлива для уменьшения веса и повышения эффективности.

A type of rocket that uses multiple stages, where each stage contains its own engines and propellant, and is jettisoned after its fuel is exhausted to reduce weight and increase efficiency.

  1. Multi-stage rocketC1formal

    A rocket that consists of multiple stages, each with its own engine and fuel, which are jettisoned after use to reduce weight and increase efficiency.

    ruМногоступенчатая ракета

    • The Saturn V was a famous step rocket used in the Apollo missions.
    • Modern step rockets allow payloads to reach orbit more efficiently.
    • Engineers designed a new step rocket with improved fuel efficiency.