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Forward RCS

The Reaction Control System was used to maneuver the Shuttle once it was in space. Thre are reaction thrusters on the nose and tail of the spacecraft.

 

Here's another part of the shuttle where you look at it and truly begin to understand how violent re-entry is. Scorch marks all over.

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Uploaded on October 14, 2012
Taken on October 13, 2012