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launch vehicle
noun
- Aerospace. a rocket used to launch a spacecraft or satellite into orbit or a space probe into space.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of launch vehicle1
First recorded in 1955–1960
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Example Sentences
Seven, eight years ago, I founded the company, but it was not to be a launch vehicle for movies for me.
From Ozy
While Rocket Lab has been developing and testing a booster stage recovery process to help it re-use part of its launch vehicles on subsequent flights, this particular mission did not include a recovery attempt.
From TechCrunch
It’s called New Glenn—a heavy launch vehicle that’s supposed to be more powerful than even a SpaceX Falcon Heavy.
The Artemis missions, however, will use a variety of new launch vehicles and spacecraft.
From TechCrunch
This autonomous aircraft and launch vehicle measures 24 meters long and has a wingspan of 18 meters.
From Ars Technica
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