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    What is a launch vehicle’s attitude control system?

    A launch vehicle’s attitude control system is responsible for maintaining the desired orientation or attitude of the vehicle during ascent and in space. It includes thrusters, reaction wheels, or other mechanisms to adjust and stabilize the vehicle’s attitude, allowing it to achieve the required pointing accuracy or maneuver as needed.

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