prelaunch
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of prelaunch
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Once there, they will continue quarantine while completing final prelaunch activities.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2026
In response to growing alarm over the rocket’s repeated failures, the FAA has expanded prelaunch airspace closures and offered pilots more warning of potential trouble spots.
From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2026
Shortly after Blue Origin announced its new vehicle roadmap, SpaceX said the third-generation Super Heavy booster used for Starship is beginning prelaunch testing.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 20, 2025
My initial prelaunch test unit sent me down a potential medical-emergency spiral, falsely flagging most entries as “blood in bowl.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
Leonardo, decked out in his flowing robes and floppy Renaissance cap, gave the prelaunch countdown: “Cinque, quattro, tre, due, uno—blast off!”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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