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Solid state thrust vectoring
Usually thrust vectoring for the whole rocket is done by changing the orientation of individual engine(s) by hydraulic/electric actuators. So in this system the engine simply moves and with it the ...
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How common is the ability to compensate for a lost engine through gimbaling?
Discussing a system of regulating thrust through lighting/extinguishing engine pairs, I was met with a reply:
Really there is no need to treat engines as a pair in this context.
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Have any vehicles used asymmetrically variable thrust for active stabilisation? [duplicate]
Have there been any tests or attempts at developing a propulsion system that uses variable thrust for attitude control (particularly during launch)?
Conventional systems often use fully gimballed ...
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Which engine failed during CRS-1?
During SpaceX's CRS-1 mission, "engine 1" failed, but the booster still completed its primary mission due to a plentiful thrust and fuel margin.
Clearly, an outboard engine failure is more critical ...
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