retrorocket

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Meaning

a small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft that is fired to slow or alter its course

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Also, a rocket may be used to soften a hard parachute landing immediately before touchdown (see retrorocket ). Source: Internet

The orbit's perigee and apogee had been selected to cause reentry due to orbital decay within 10 days (the limit of the life support system function) in the event of retrorocket malfunction. Source: Internet

Hall and Shayler, p.148-149 Because of weight constraints, there was no backup retrorocket engine. Source: Internet

The Centaur stage on both flights was set up to perform a retrorocket maneuver after capsule separation. Source: Internet

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