fusion rocket

Noun

Meaning

(astronautics) a rocket engine that uses nuclear fusion reactions for propulsive force

(astronautics) a spacecraft having a fusion reactor that powers the rocket

(astronautics) a nuclear-pulse rocket that uses thermonuclear bombs to supply propulsive force

Related terms

Examples

Nuclear fusion rockets Fusion rocket starships, powered by nuclear fusion reactions, should conceivably be able to reach speeds of the order of 10% of that of light, based on energy considerations alone. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms