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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I think the question has been adequately answered. I just wanted to add that plenty of missiles steer with fins/canards as well as a [jet vane control system](https://b-domke.de/AviationImages/Superbug/Images/4030.jpg). Fins/canards aren’t the only way a missile steers.

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