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A '''missile''' is an object propelled, usually artificially, in a manner against the force of [[gravity]]. That is, an object launched laterally across the earth's surface, or directly up, is a missile, but one dropped to act in accord with gravity is not. | A '''missile''' is an object propelled, usually artificially, in a manner against the force of [[gravity]]. That is, an object launched laterally across the earth's surface, or directly up, is a missile, but one dropped to act in accord with gravity is not. | ||
| − | While the term "missile" carries the connotation of warfare, the definition compasses more benign uses as well: missile technology is the foundation of the modern [[space program]]. | + | While the term "missile" carries the connotation of warfare, the definition compasses more benign uses as well: missile technology is the foundation of the modern [[space program]], which has led to space travel. |
[[category:astronomy]] | [[category:astronomy]] | ||
[[category:transportation]] | [[category:transportation]] | ||
Revision as of 04:37, January 14, 2008
A missile is an object propelled, usually artificially, in a manner against the force of gravity. That is, an object launched laterally across the earth's surface, or directly up, is a missile, but one dropped to act in accord with gravity is not.
While the term "missile" carries the connotation of warfare, the definition compasses more benign uses as well: missile technology is the foundation of the modern space program, which has led to space travel.