ROCKETRY TERMINOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site rocket A projectile driven by reaction (jet) propulsion that carries its own propellants. A rocket is therefore independent of Earth’s atmosphere in terms of both thrust and oxidizer. Related entry    • rocket principle Related category    • ROCKETRY TERMINOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP