: a rocket used to launch a satellite or spacecraft
Examples of launch vehicle in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebBut from day one, the Ariane 6 launch vehicle will cost significantly more than the Falcon 9 rocket, which has similar capabilities, and offer no provision for reuse.—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 26 June 2024 Each of the automakers are aiming to launch vehicles using Rivian’s technology during the second half of the decade.—William Gavin, Quartz, 26 June 2024 The launch vehicle for this mission was changed from Northrop Grumman’s own Antares 230+ rocket to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ended engine and booster production for the Antares program.—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 This will be purely a test flight for Ariane 6, which is Europe's next-generation launch vehicle.—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for launch vehicle
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