Small fast bowler one rocket-propelled (8)

I believe the answer is:

spaceman

'one rocket-propelled' is the definition.

'small fast bowler' is the wordplay.
'small' becomes 's' (abbreviation - e.g. clothes size).
'fast bowler' becomes 'paceman' (cricket term).
's'+'paceman'='SPACEMAN'

(Other definitions for spaceman that I've seen before include "one requiring a supply of oxygen?" , "Astronaut" , "High flier" , "NASA PC, me! (anag)" , "Distant traveller" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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