launching
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Ten years ago, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blew up during a ground test before launching, destroying a $200 million satellite it was supposed to carry.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Blue Origin has been looking to move past that misfire and begin launching satellites for Amazon.com.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The young people crossing commencement stages this month are launching careers that will change in ways they can’t imagine.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Waymo is launching around 100 Ojai vehicles and plans to ramp up production to supplement its fleet of Jaguar I-Pace taxis, which shuttle customers around in more than 10 cities.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
On November 3, the Russians struck again, launching Sputnik II. This one had a dog in it—Laika was her name—and by her picture in the paper, she looked a little like Poteet.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
