ascent phase

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. The initial stage of a rocket launch or space mission where the vehicle travels upward from the ground to achieve orbit or target altitude.; The portion of an aircraft's flight path where it climbs from takeoff to cruising altitude.

💬 Examples

  1. During the ascent phase, the Super Heavy booster performed flawlessly, generating immense thrust to propel the Starship upper stage toward its intended trajectory.

  2. The pilot monitored fuel consumption carefully throughout the ascent phase before leveling off.