hybrid rocket
Noun
Meaning
a bipropellant rocket engine (rocket motor) which uses propellants that are in two different states, typically liquid and solid, which when reacted, create exhaust gases suitable for rocket propulsion.
a vehicle (rocket) propelled by a hybrid rocket engine
Source: en.wiktionary.orgSynonyms
Related terms
solid rocket
liquid rocket
liquid rocket engine
liquid-fueled rocket engine
liquid-fueled rocket
solid rocket engine
Examples
Hybrid rocket motor detail of SpaceShipOne A hybrid rocket is a rocket with a rocket motor which uses rocket propellants in two different phases.
Hybrid rocket motors can be transported to the launch site with the oxidizer and fuel stored separately, improving safety.