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launch window

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launch window
n.
A brief, specific period of time during which a spacecraft or projectile must be launched so that a desired mission or effect can be achieved.
launch window
n
(Astronautics) the limited period during which a spacecraft can be launched on a particular mission
The earliest and latest time a rocket may launch.


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