English Explanatory Dictionary

thrust bucket

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reduction in thrust performed by some launch vehicles when approaching max Q, in order to reduce aerodynamic stresses on the vehicle's structure.

Word forms

thrust bucket thrust buckets
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