launch window

noun

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High offshore winds forecasted in the flight path for the spacecraft is what prompted NASA and SpaceX to bump the launch window another day. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 The major advantage is the launch window. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026 Feb 6 will mark the opening of the launch window for Artemis II, with backup dates for several days later should a delay be required. Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 Internally, the project is still considered experimental, with no guarantee of release, though sources point to a possible 2027 launch window. Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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