Korolev crosses

A form of Korolev cross — A rocket booster separation maneuver, especially that of the Soyuz rocket family, where four side boosters are ejected at the same time in four directions 90° offset from each other, forming a cross shape.

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Meanings

Korolev crosses1

noun
  1. pluralplural of Korolev cross

Korolev Crosses2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Korolev Cross
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