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A long, white solid rocket booster burns as the space shuttle launches into orbit

A space shuttle solid rocket booster is shown burning as it helps Discovery launch into orbit on July 4, 2006. Image Credit: NASA

       engines or motors that give extra power to a rocket


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The two solid rocket boosters give the space shuttle the power it needs to launch.

The two white tubes on the shuttle are the solid rocket boosters.


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