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sounding rocket
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sounding rocket
n.
A rocket used to make observations anywhere within the earth's atmosphere.
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Noun1.sounding rocket - a research rocket used to obtain information about the atmosphere at various altitudes
research rocket, test instrument vehicle, test rocket - a rocket fired for test purposes
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