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Why can a rocket engine work in the vacuum of space?

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  1. It pushes off the Moon
  2. It carries everything it needs
  3. It uses sunlight

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  1. NASA: What Is a Rocket? www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/for-kids-and-students/what-is-a-rocket-grades-5-8 Checked 2026-10-10.

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