Sentence examples for launch window from inspiring English sources
noun
The period between the earliest and latest times during which a rocket or spacecraft may be launched in order to achieve its mission
But a lengthy shutdown could have caused Maven to miss the launch window.
"Right now, those milestones are pointing us toward a new launch window".
Launching from the ground can mean waiting for the Earth to rotate until the launch window is accessible.
"The old Atari would have shipped it in the launch window or certainly in the March time frame regardless.
North Korea had said it was extending the original 13-day launch window by a week until 29 December.
She will get her next chance when the nearest launch window opens in the small hours of May 22nd.(Photo credit: EPA).
Any suitable runway will do.In addition, an air launch promises a lot more scope to find a good "launch window" to get the spacecraft into orbit.
On this latest attempt, the North provided a launch window, an orbital path and likely splashdown zones for two jettisoned rocket stages.
Second, rather than having to wait ages on the ground for the right launch window, an air-launcher can fly to a better location.
Similarly, Microsoft drafted Jessica Alba in to launch Windows 8 last year.
At launch, Windows 10 did not recognise old product keys, but it does now.
