Example Sentences

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The rocket company has been launching its Starlink broadband satellites into space from the site, raising concerns about its effect on wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Japan has been launching satellites since 1970, moving from U.S. rockets to domestic models.

From Washington Times • Aug. 23, 2023

NASA's second pick for commercial crew flights is SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, which has been launching astronauts to the station on its Falcon 9 rockets and Dragon capsules since 2020.

From Scientific American • Jun. 2, 2023

North Korea has been launching ballistic missiles since 2016 from the 8.24 Yongung.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2023

North Korea has been launching missiles and is believed to be preparing a nuclear test.

From Reuters • Nov. 12, 2022