liftoff

Example Sentences

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But even a dizzying liftoff might not bode well for the space and satellite company’s stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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 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

We were over Australia now, exactly one hour after liftoff, and all our machinery seemed to be working perfectly.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins