"reaction control system" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: reaction control systems [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} reaction control system (plural reaction control systems)
  1. (aerospace) A system that provides attitude and translation control to a spacecraft with the use of thrusters. Categories (topical): Aerospace
    Sense id: en-reaction_control_system-en-noun-hLUDkHSd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aerospace, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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