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While in earths atmosphere, chemical rocketry provides the propulsion. Once the space craft is aloft and free from earth's gravity, it course and trajectory is powered by chemical reaction directed through nozzles. The internal power is provided by "fuel cell's" which is a different type of chemical reaction that provides a steady flow of electrical power for use in life support ,communications, computers, etc.

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