tumble motor

noun

Definitions

  1. A small rocket motor mounted to a rocket stage, which fires following staging in order to…

    A small rocket motor mounted to a rocket stage, which fires following staging in order to cause the discarded stage to tumble and prevent it from potentially ramming the spacecraft due to residual thrust.

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