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Controlling the Direction of a Rocket

Objective :

Students will analyze the systems for controlling the direction of a rocket.

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Video : Ares: Ares 1 Rocket Roll Control

Learn more about how rockets are kept from spinning and can stay pointed in the right direction during a launch.

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Related Topics:

mathematics/applied mathematics
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science/engineering/rocketry
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Controlling the Direction of a Rocket. Defined Learning. 2009. Defined STEM. 23 August 2009 <http://stem.definedlearning.com/>

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>Controlling the Direction of a Rocket. Defined Learning. (2009). Retrieved August 23, 2009, from Defined STEM: http://stem.definedlearning.com/

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Defined Learning. "Controlling the Direction of a Rocket." Defined STEM: http://stem.definedlearning.com/

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