Gimbaled Engines

Gimbaled engines are rocket engines mounted on a swiveling mechanism called a gimbal, allowing them to tilt in different directions. This movement helps control the direction of the engine’s thrust, enabling precise steering of the spacecraft without needing separate thrusters for navigation. Essentially, by tilting the engine, the vehicle’s orientation can be adjusted smoothly and efficiently during flight. This setup is commonly used in rockets to improve maneuverability and stability, providing better control when reorienting or maintaining a desired trajectory during space missions.