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STABILISING FIN [2 records]

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Record 1 2010-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
DEF

Part of the rocket that keeps it steady during takeoff.

Key term(s)
  • stabilising fin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Partie de la fusée l'empêchant de vaciller au décollage.

Spanish

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Record 2 1983-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
CONT

As the larger motor fills the launch tube, there is no space to fit the stabilising fins on the outside of the motor casing.

Key term(s)
  • stabilizing fin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
CONT

Comme le moteur-fusée occupe tout le tube de lancement, il n'y aucune place disponible pour fixer les surfaces de stabilisation à l'extérieur du carter du moteur.

Spanish

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