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Propulsion systems

Astrium is internationally recognised as the European centre of competence for space propulsion systems.

The company supplies the whole range of flight-proven propulsion means for access and utilisation of space. Its smallest thrusters could power a model car only a few centimetres long, while the thrust chamber of just one of its largest rocket engines could power a jumbo jet.

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