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Reaction control system

Small rockets mounted on the sides of a rocket in many orientations; allows for fine maneuvering in space, especially useful for docking. Usually abbreviated RCS.
Let's shut down the main engine and complete the rendezvous with the reaction control system.
by Some weird nerd guy March 27, 2017
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