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Rocketry Glossary

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Aerobrake Recovery

Aerobrake recovery is a recovery method where the rocket doesn't deploy a recovery system such as a parachute or streamer.  Instead, its speed is kept at a safe level by its large amount of drag. Aerobrake recovery is often used in saucer/UFO designs.


   

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