Command module steering

[PeterB]

Quick question about the CM during re-entry. How was it steered?

That is, I know that by tilting the CM, it could generate lift which allowed it to change its path through the atmosphere.

But how was it tilted? The RCS?

Cheers

[gwiz]

peterb said:

Quick question about the CM during re-entry. How was it steered?

That is, I know that by tilting the CM, it could generate lift which allowed it to change its path through the atmosphere.

But how was it tilted? The RCS?

Cheers

Quite right, an RCS system, basically similar to the LM but with not such an efficient layout of thrusters due to the need to recess them in the upper side of the heat shield.