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escape rocket [ə′skāp ‚räk·ət] (aerospace engineering) A small rocket engine attached to the leading end of an escape tower, to provide additional thrust to the capsule in an emergency; it helps separate the capsule from the booster vehicle and carries it to an altitude where parachutes can be deployed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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