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Meaning of Orion drive | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A theoretical means to propel spacecraft through space, by detonating nuclear bombs behind the spaceship and riding the nuclear explosions that push against the rear mounted pusher plate.
  2. An engine using such a method.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Orion Nebula Orion's Belt Orion's Sword Orionid oriostomatid Oriovac

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