especially: an engine (such as a jet engine) that develops thrust by expelling a jet of fluid or a stream of particles
Examples of thruster in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebBut the vehicle encountered several key issues during the first leg of its trip, including springing helium leaks and experiencing thruster outages, that have delayed its return.—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 June 2024 Small helium leaks in the craft’s thruster propulsion system have been a concern since shortly after Starliner lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on June 5 with astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on board.—Roger Simmons, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2024 These thrusters, which are fairly low-powered, are primarily used for small maneuvers.—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 18 June 2024 That valve was replaced, but engineers also discovered a small helium leak in one of Starliner’s thrusters.—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 1 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for thruster
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