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Steam

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Steam rockets used water, heated by an external source prior to launch and stored under pressure, to provide thrust. The heavy pressure vessel means use is usually confined to ground-based reusable applications, such as launch sleds.

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  • Sanger I Sled Steam propellant rocket sled. Propelled the first and second stages on a 3-km track to a release velocity of 900 kph