launch window

noun

Examples of launch window in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To delay or not to delay NASA's update is silent on whether the spacecraft could still make its approximately three-week launch window this year, which gets Clipper to the Jovian system in 2030. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 12 July 2024 The show has driven more Prime signups worldwide during its launch window than any other previous content to date. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 July 2024 Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts only a 30% chance for favorable weather conditions, though, on both Monday and the backup launch window on Tuesday with cumulus cloud, anvil cloud and lightning rules threatening launch. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2024 The space transportation company is scheduled to open its 30-minute launch window at 9 p.m. PST. Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for launch window 

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Word History

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 27 Jul. 2024.

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