Which is the most common type of spacecraft propulsion used today?
A) solar sails
B) nuclear rockets
C) ion engines
D) chemical rockets

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Chemical rockets are currently the most commonly used type of spacecraft propulsion. They provide high thrust and are able to get spacecraft into orbit and beyond. Solar sails are a promising technology but are not yet widely used, nuclear rockets are still in development, and ion engines provide low thrust and are typically only used for small adjustments and maneuvers in space.

Which Is the Most Common Type of Spacecraft Propulsion Used