reaction control system

noun

A system that provides attitude and translation control to a spacecraft with the use of thrusters.

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Meanings

nounreaction control system (plural reaction control systems)

plural reaction control systems

  1. A system that provides attitude and translation control to a spacecraft with the use of thrusters.
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