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separation rocket
A small, usually solid-fuel, motor that helps separate a spent stage from the rest of a multistage spacecraft. The separation rocket provides extra thrust to slow the spent stage and enable the spacecraft to move away from it.
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• ROCKET ENGINE TYPES
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