rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… … Universalium
Rocket — This article is about vehicles powered by rocket engines. For other uses, see Rocket (disambiguation). A Soyuz U, at Baikonur Site 1/5 A rocket is a missile, spacecraft, aircraft or other vehicle which obtains thrust from a rocket engi … Wikipedia
rocket — Synonyms and related words: AA target rocket, ABM, ASM, ATS, Asp, Asroc, Atlas, Atlas Agena, Atlas Centaur, Bullpup, Cajun, Corporal, Corvus, Crossbow, Dart, Deacon, Delta, Diamant, Dove, Earth insertion, Falcon, Firebee, Genie, Hawk, Holy Moses … Moby Thesaurus
Rocket Jockey (book) — Infobox Book | name = Rocket Jockey title orig = translator = image caption = 1952 First Edition Dust Jacket author = Lester del Rey (as Philip St. John) illustrator = cover artist = Alex Schomburg country = United States language = English… … Wikipedia
rocket ship — noun 1. : a rocket propelled ship 2. : a small warship equipped with rocket launchers 3. : a rocket propelled craft capable of navigation beyond the earth s atmosphere * * * a rocket propelled aircraft or spacecraft. [1925 30] * * * rocket ship,… … Useful english dictionary
Inertial navigation system — An Inertial Navigation System (INS) is a navigation aid that uses a computer and motion sensors to continuously track the position, orientation, and velocity (direction and speed of movement) of a vehicle without the need for external references … Wikipedia
Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster — The Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) are the pair of large solid rockets used by the Space Shuttle during the first two minutes of powered flight. They are located on either side of the orange external propellant tank. Each SRB produces … Wikipedia
Non-rocket spacelaunch — Non rocket space launch (NRS) is a launch into space where some or all needed speed and altitude is provided by non rocket means, rather than simply using conventional chemical rockets from the ground. A number of alternatives to rockets have… … Wikipedia
Proton (rocket) — Proton 8K82K Launch of a Proton rocket Function Unmanned launch vehicle Manufacturer Khrunichev Country of origin Soviet Union; Russia Size Height … Wikipedia
Saturn (rocket family) — The Saturn family of rockets were developed by a team of mostly German rocket scientists led by Wernher von Braun to launch heavy payloads to Earth orbit and beyond. Originally proposed as a military satellite launcher, they were adopted as the… … Wikipedia
Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher — Infobox Weapon name= Pinaka caption= Pinaka multi barrel rocket launcher origin= flagcountry|India type= Rocket artillery is ranged= yes is bladed= is explosive= is artillery= yes is vehicle= yes is missile= yes is UK= service= used by=Indian… … Wikipedia