From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcommand modulecomˈmand ˌmodule noun [countable] TTSthe part of a space vehicle from which its activities are controlled
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command module• Figure 5.5 Stages in the construction of a command module.• Figure 4.21 A view of the Skylab station from the command module used in the third and final mission.• Their role was to pull the main three-parachute system from the command module.• In the film there is a nice sequence shot out of one of the command module windows.• Beneath them the underside of the command module comprised a specially designed shield that protected them from the heat of re-entry.• The command module also had provision for storing an emergency water supply added.• The command module would then use its parachutes to land. 