Rocketry Glossary

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Baffle

One of a variety of configurations that block the hot ejection particles while allowing the ejection gas to expand into the rocket's body to cause ejection of the recovery system. Some use wire mesh, steel wool, or just a series of misaligned holes in tubing or bulkheads.


   

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