service module
noun
: a space vehicle module that contains oxygen, water, fuel cells, propellant tanks, and the main rocket engine
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On their way to a June 6 docking, though, the spacecraft suffered failures on five of its 28 reaction control thrusters as well as identifying several helium leaks in the service module that houses the thrusters.
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
As part of the hot-fire test, the Starliner will open valves in its propulsion system to allow helium to flow and pressure tanks and propellant lines in the service module.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 26 July 2024
The problems occurred on the Starliner’s service module, a cylindrical attachment at the bottom of the spacecraft that provides much of the vehicle’s power during flight.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 28 June 2024
However, the helium leak in thrusters on the service module that delayed the launch turned into five leaks and four malfunctioning thrusters once in orbit.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 July 2024
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
As part of the hot-fire test, the Starliner will open valves in its propulsion system to allow helium to flow and pressure tanks and propellant lines in the service module.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 26 July 2024
The problems occurred on the Starliner’s service module, a cylindrical attachment at the bottom of the spacecraft that provides much of the vehicle’s power during flight.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 28 June 2024
However, the helium leak in thrusters on the service module that delayed the launch turned into five leaks and four malfunctioning thrusters once in orbit.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 July 2024
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“Service module.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20module. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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