I think the thing at the top of the rocket is meant to be a launch escape tower. Gimballed engines should give more than enough control authority. Look how the

I think the thing at the top of the rocket is meant to be a launch escape tower. Gimballed engines should give more than enough control authority. Look how the tumbling SpaceX booster regained control after relighting one of its engines [0]. All in all my first impression of the Lego rocket was that it is far too small (or short) to get to orbit and replacing the second stage with even more payload... well, that's not even a rookie mistake. [0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkR7iaim4aw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkR7iaim4aw