launch vehicle

noun

: a rocket used to launch a satellite or spacecraft

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In a rare setback, Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) launch vehicle PSLV-C61 malfunctioned and failed to place a surveillance satellite into the intended orbit last weekend, the Times of India reported. ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025 Subscribe to Forbes Asia From humanoid robots to reusable rocket launch vehicles, young entrepreneurs are reshaping Asia’s industrial manufacturing scene and delivering cutting edge products. Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 For that reason, there's a chance people beyond Florida – including in states as far north as New York or Indiana – could see the launch vehicle light up the night sky. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025 To build an effective conventional triad, the United States must invest in more submarines, bombers, and mobile launch vehicles. Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for launch vehicle

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of launch vehicle was circa 1960

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“Launch vehicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launch%20vehicle. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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