launch window

noun

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Nearby unstable air can also charge clouds, increasing that risk during the launch window. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 The realist view is that NASA wants to fly a nuclear reactor as soon as possible, and the Mars launch window justifies the aggressive development schedule (and commensurate funding) to appropriators. David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026 When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning, there’s an opportunity for unique photos — the rocket lights up the dark sky and the contrail after makes for a great photo. Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 28 Mar. 2026 Orion's power requirements further constrain the mission's launch window. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for launch window

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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 5 Apr. 2026.

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