launch vehicle

English

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Noun

launch vehicle (plural launch vehicles)

  1. (aerospace) A vehicle for transporting objects into space, usually a rocket.

Synonyms

  • LV (abbreviation)

Derived terms

  • LV (abbreviation)
  • expendable launch vehicle (ELV)
  • reusable launch vehicle (RLV)

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