Why do missiles have fins, while modern space rockets don’t?

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Why do missiles have fins, while modern space rockets don’t?

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Fins require an atmosphere to work. Rockets need to be able to stabilize themselves with thrust alone, because they operate at altitudes where there isn’t enough air for the fins to provide any stabilization benefit.

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