Sentence examples for a test launch from inspiring English sources

Stratolaunch described that retrenchment, which reportedly included dozens of layoffs, as "streamlining operations". It said that would enable it to focus on conducting a first test flight of its massive satellite-launching plane — a goal it achieved Saturday — and on conducting a test launch of a Pegasus XL rocket from the plane.

The three-stage, solid-fuel rocket is scheduled for a test launch in 2013.

If successful, the company could schedule a test launch with a crew aboard for later this year.

His company is developing a small rocket called Electron that had a test launch earlier this year in New Zealand.

Elon Musk has promised to do the job for just $20 million by building his own rocket, which is being readied for a test launch next month.

Their campaign on the fundraising site Kickstarter asks for $200,000 to pay for development needed to make a test launch next year.

His trip comes as the government of Kim Jong-un has been making preparations to conduct a test launching of a medium-range Musudan missile with a potential range of 2,500 miles.

Earlier in the week of his visit, Mr. Kerry warned the North Korean leader not to proceed with a test launching of its Musudan missile and underscores that North Korea would be defeated if a conflict broke out.

Kim Jong Un has said North Korea is close to a test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Reuters notes a test-launch could be "imminent" and could possibly take place around the time of Trump's inauguration on Friday as a display of force directed at the incoming U.S. president.

North Korea has claimed a successful test launch of a ballistic missile from a submarine, a step that would mark the latest advance in the country's military capabilities.