launch window

noun

The specific time period during which a rocket or spacecraft may be launched in order to achieve its mission.

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Meanings

nounlaunch window (plural launch windows)

plural launch windows

  1. space flightThe specific time period during which a rocket or spacecraft may be launched in order to achieve its mission.

Translations

Dutch lanceervenster
  • lanceervensterTranslations
Finnish laukaisuikkuna
  • laukaisuikkunaTranslations
French fenêtre de lancement, fenêtre de tir
  • fenêtre de lancementTranslations
  • fenêtre de tirTranslations
German Startfenster
  • StartfensterTranslations
Polish okno startowe
  • okno startoweTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

launch window. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/launch%20window

MLA

“launch window.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/launch%20window. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “launch window,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/launch%20window.

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