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Old 4th July 2024 | 05:48
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ORAC
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Probably a stupid question, but does the first stage of a multi stage rocket, without any of the other stages installed, have any operating guidance equipment in it?
Since this is supposed to be the Chinese clone version of the SpaceX Falcon 9, yes. It is, after all, supposed to be able to fly back to and land on its planned landing site.

Whether this test uni5 had any is moot, as it had already ripped its arse out getting airborne and is missing any planned steering vanes.
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