Descent of a Martian lander halted by retrorockets (computer-generated impression)Soyuz space capsule retro-rockets cushion the landing impact
A retrorocket (short for retrograde rocket) is a rocket engine providing thrust opposing the motion of a vehicle, thereby causing it to decelerate. They have mostly been used in spacecraft, with more limited use in short-runway aircraft landing. New uses are emerging since 2010 for retro-thrust rockets in reusable launch systems.
