Jet propulsion is the propulsion of an object in one direction, produced by ejecting a jet of fluid in the opposite direction. By Newton's third law, the moving body is propelled in the opposite direction to the jet.

What is jet propulsion used for?

Jet propulsion revolutionized the science of flight by dramatically increasing possible speeds and altitudes, hence enabling space exploration. The term jet propulsion refers to the action produced by a reactor to the ejection of matter.

What does jet Propelled mean?

1 : moving by jet propulsion. 2 : suggestive of the speed and force of a jet airplane.