a section of a missile or rocket that connects different stages
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This provides the mechanical interface between two launcher stages and also hosts the separation device, the thrust vector control electrical unit and the batteries Reference: http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Launchers/Glossary
Veebruaris 2010 tõi süstiku Endeavour lend STS-130 [Rahvusvahelisse kosmosejaama] ühendusmooduli Tranquility ja ESA observatooriumi Cupola, mais 2010 tõi Atlantis lennuga STS-132 eelviimase Venemaa mooduli Rassvet.
The interstage test article will be used when it comes time for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) to undergo its own green run test, just like the Space Launch System’s Core Stage did last year.
