Reaction Control System

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf spacecraft subsystem
gptkbp:composedOf valves
piping
control electronics
propellant tanks
thruster assemblies
gptkbp:controlledBy flight computer
gptkbp:criticalFor orbital rendezvous
reentry orientation
spacecraft stabilization
gptkbp:distinctFrom main propulsion system
gptkbp:enables docking operations
attitude adjustments
maneuvering in space
roll, pitch, and yaw control
gptkbp:first_used_on gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Reaction Control System
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:vacuum
gptkbp:provides fine control of spacecraft orientation
small velocity changes
gptkbp:sometimesCalled gptkb:RCS
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:satellite
gptkb:Space_Shuttle
gptkb:Apollo_spacecraft
gptkb:International_Space_Station
space stations
space shuttles
gptkbp:usedFor attitude control
translational control
gptkbp:uses propellant
thrusters
monopropellant
hypergolic propellants
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Space_Shuttle_(components)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6