Astronautics Vocabulary

The Astronautics Vocabulary is a glossary of terms that pertain to the science and technology of spaceflight. This alphabetical list can be navigated by clicking on the letters A-Z displayed on this page.

Definition of launch window

Translation: fenêtre de lancement

Definition: An interval of time during which a space vehicle can be launched to accomplish a given mission, eg, a flight to Venus or Mars.

Other Definition: None

Synonym: None