steering
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Steering is the act of controlling the direction of a craft, whether it's a ship, watercraft, or spacecraft. It involves making corrections to maintain a desired course or to change direction. This can be done manually or through automatic systems like gyro pilots.123
Navigation is the broader science of directing a craft by determining its position, course, and distance traveled. It encompasses finding the way to a destination, avoiding collisions, and managing fuel and schedules. In spaceflight, navigation relies on inertial guidance systems and star trackers to make precise adjustments to a spacecraft's trajectory.45
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