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Solid rocket engine

Diagram of a solid rocket engine.

A solid rocket engine contains fuel and oxidiser that have already been mixed together and set as a solid. The centre is normally hollow to increase the surface area available for reaction to take place.

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Published: 30 November 2011Updated: 11 January 2026Size: 418.03 KB
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