ELI5, How do rockets go straight up into space?

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Like Jeff Bezo’s… Uhh… Rocket… Don’t rockets need “fins” or “wings” to help stabilize or something?

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Bezo’s rocket relied on what is called gimballed thrusters for stability. Basically, the rocket can swivel on its mounting to point in whatever direction it needs to to turn or go straight up.

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