rocket launch
[ˈrɑːkɪt lɔːntʃ]
nounfemininepl: rocket launches / lançamentos de foguete
lançamento de foguete
1. the act of propelling a rocket into space or the atmosphere
The rocket launch was postponed due to bad weather.
O lançamento de foguete foi adiado devido ao mau tempo.
2. the event or ceremony marking the departure of a spacecraft or missile
Thousands of people gathered to watch the rocket launch at Cape Canaveral.
Milhares de pessoas se reuniram para assistir ao lançamento de foguete em Cape Canaveral.
3. the moment when a rocket begins its flight
The countdown to the rocket launch began at dawn.
A contagem regressiva para o lançamento de foguete começou ao amanhecer.
Rocket launches are significant events in both American and Brazilian cultures, symbolizing technological advancement and space exploration. In Brazil, launches conducted by the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) garner national attention. The phrase is commonly used in news media, educational contexts, and among space enthusiasts in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
rocket launch pad - plataforma de lançamento
rocket launch window - janela de lançamento
rocket launch sequence - sequência de lançamento
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