takeoff rocket

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Definition Noun : The first stage of a multistage rocket : A "takeoff rocket" is the initial propulsion unit of a rocket that has multiple, sequential stages. Its primary function is to provide the immense thrust needed to lift the entire vehicle from the launch pad and propel it through the densest part of the Earth's atmosphere. Once its fuel is expended, this stage is typically jettisoned to...