retrorocket — Dicionário de inglês

Substantivo

1. A small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft, designed to slow or reverse its motion.

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   At nine minutes and nine seconds after launch, the second stage separates, firing small retrorockets to help it back safely away from the remainder of the spacecraft.

Substantivo

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

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