Hacker News
new
|
past
|
comments
|
ask
|
show
|
jobs
|
submit
login
savrajsingh
on April 23, 2013
|
parent
|
context
|
favorite
| on:
SpaceX Grasshopper Flies High
Can someone share some details on how the rocket is stabilized? There are a few different ways to do it -- how does this one work?
JshWright
on April 23, 2013
[–]
I assume it's some sort of gimbal control/vectoring of the thrust (since I don't see any 'extra' exhaust further up the rocket)
rst
on April 23, 2013
|
parent
|
next
[–]
It gimbals the engine for pitch and yaw, and uses cold-gas thrusters for roll (around the vertical axis).
savrajsingh
on April 23, 2013
|
parent
|
prev
[–]
Yeah I think that's what it is unless told otherwise. Quite impressive stuff!
Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4
Guidelines
|
FAQ
|
Lists
|
API
|
Security
|
Legal
|
Apply to YC
|
Contact
Search:
