The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.

A guidance system where a missile receives mid-flight course corrections from an external source, such as ground control or satellite.

Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.

Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.

A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.