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Booster Rocket

Description:

A booster rocket refers to a propulsion device used to provide additional thrust during the initial stages of a spacecraft's launch. Typically employed in combination with other main engines, a booster rocket assists in lifting the spacecraft off the ground and propelling it into the atmosphere or outer space.

Examples:

• The Falcon Heavy rocket employed two side booster rockets to assist in its powerful launch.
• During the Apollo missions, the Saturn V rocket's first stage consisted of five F-1 engines, each acting as a booster rocket.
• SpaceX's Starship spacecraft features a Super Heavy booster rocket that generates an impressive amount of thrust.

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