liftoff

Example Sentences

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He has edited his solos a little; they seem more concise, but they still achieve the same goal: liftoff.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The test mission is meant to last approximately 65 minutes after liftoff, as the upper stage cruises on a suborbital trajectory and eventually splashes down in the Indian Ocean, if all goes to plan.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The Elon Musk-led company is targeting a Thursday evening liftoff from its Starbase complex outside of Brownsville, Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The assembled crowd cheered it on its way. "... and liftoff of the Iris supply probe," the timer controller said.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir