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rockets are filled with fuel called thrust and the engine mixes this in and that sets it too go really fast

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How do rockets move in space?

Rockets move in space by expelling gas at high speeds through their engines. According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. So when the rocket expels gas in one direction, it propels itself in the opposite direction.


Why is planet near the sun has move very fast?

Near the Sun the force of gravity is very strong so the planet has more energy which means it has to move faster.


Do rockets need wings to fly?

No. A purely ballistic rocket, such as an ICBM (think of the WWII "V-2"), follows the curve of a stone tossed up in the air. The engine provides thrust that propels it: when the engine runs out of fuel, the rocket begins to decelerate and eventually falls back to Earth - the only exceptions being those that are fast enough to go into orbit, such as the space shuttle. These missiles (including the Saturn moon mission launchers) only need the tail fins for steering and stability. A cruise missile is designed for horizontal flight, so it uses wings, just like a conventional airplane.


Are rockets and spaceships the same thing?

Rockets are a type of engine used to propel spacecraft, including spaceships, into outer space. Spaceships refer to the spacecraft that travel through space, which can be powered by rockets or other propulsion systems. So, while rockets are a key component of many spaceships, they are not the same thing.


Why must the space shuttle go so fast?

The space shuttle needs to go fast in order to reach orbit around the Earth. By going fast, the shuttle can overcome the gravitational pull of the Earth and enter into a stable orbit where it remains in space. This speed is necessary to counteract the pull of gravity and maintain a continuous state of freefall around the Earth.