launch window

noun

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The launch window for the missions opened on Jan. 21; however, studying the eccentric light shows requires precise timing. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2025 Two causes of delay The launch occurred a little more than one hour into Thursday morning's launch window. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2025 It was finally set for a launch window beginning at 1 a.m. ET on Monday, January 13, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Valerie Stimac, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 SpaceX's final launch of the year could come at midnight with another Falcon 9 carrying 21 Starlink satellites set to lift off from KSC's Pad 39-A during a launch window that runs until 3:28 a.m. and backup opportunities on Dec. 31 during the same window. Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel (tns), arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for launch window 

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Feb. 2025.

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