launch window

noun

: window sense 8

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The new launch window is scheduled to open on Wednesday, May 20, from South Texas. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 May 2026 Space Launch Delta 45 just upped its forecast now saying there is a 90% chance for good conditions at the launch site during the launch window. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026 With about 30 minutes to go before the launch window opened, NASA said the weather was 90% go for launch. — Miles Doran, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 Season 8 debuted to 23% phone and tablet usage — more than any other Peacock original in its launch window. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 June 2026 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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