liftoff

Example Sentences

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The structures experienced minimal damage despite the intense forces generated during liftoff.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The SLS generated 8.8 million pounds of thrust at liftoff and, by every measure engineers care about, performed to plan.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

After a powerful liftoff Wednesday, Artemis II’s journey to the moon has been about as mundane as a deep space mission can get.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

If Wednesday's launch is canceled or delayed, there are more liftoff opportunities through April 6, although weather later in the week was looking slightly less favorable, officials said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

There's just no way that could have happened before liftoff.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir