launch window

noun

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The company aims to shift consumer behavior, encouraging annual laptop upgrades rather than long-term use, creating a predictable launch window and an economy of scale that rivals struggle to replicate. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 But in a bit of unfortunate luck, the launch window was scheduled to open on a day that Tropical Storm Bertha brought rain, wind and rough surf to the Texas coast. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 July 2026 SunRISE is scheduled to launch later this year, but a more specific launch window has not yet been announced. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 July 2026 Thursday's launch window was set to be SpaceX's first test flight of Starship V3 since its blockbuster IPO. Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for launch window

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First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of launch window was in 1962

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“Launch window.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launch%20window. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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