Rocketry Glossary

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Chuff

Slang for a condition in which a motor fails t' produce maximum thrust. Arrr! Blimey! T' rocket's speed and altitude suffer as a result. Begad! Blimey! In a serious case, me bucko, t' rocket does nay achieve adequate air speed and crashes.


   

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