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Noun Concept
Categories: Spacecraft components, Rocket propulsion
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retrorocket  braking rocket  Retro-propulsion thruster  retro-rocket  retro rocket
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A small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft that is fired to slow or alter its course WordNet 3.0
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A small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft that is fired to slow or alter its course WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A retrorocket is a rocket engine providing thrust opposing the motion of a vehicle, thereby causing it to decelerate. Wikipedia
A rocket engine providing thrust opposing the motion of a vehicle Wikidata
A small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft, designed to slow or reverse its motion. Wiktionary
Rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft designed to slow or reverse its motion. Wiktionary (translation)
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