Difference between revisions of "Launch system"
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A launch system is a combination of various elements required to launch a payload into space. It includes the launch pad, the support infrastructure, the [[Launch Vehicle|launch vehicle]], the payload carrier vehicle and the mission support systems. | A launch system is a combination of various elements required to launch a payload into space. It includes the launch pad, the support infrastructure, the [[Launch Vehicle|launch vehicle]], the payload carrier vehicle and the mission support systems. | ||
| − | Advanced launch systems, such as Langstrom loops, space elevators or some electromagnetic launch systems might also be termed space transportation infrastructures, as no actual launch would be involved. | + | Advanced launch systems, such as Langstrom loops, [[Space elevator|space elevators]] or some electromagnetic launch systems might also be termed space transportation infrastructures, as no actual launch would be involved. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
[[List of Launch Systems and Vendors|List of launch systems]] | [[List of Launch Systems and Vendors|List of launch systems]] | ||
[[Category:Astronautics]] | [[Category:Astronautics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:25, 2 September 2021
A launch system is a combination of various elements required to launch a payload into space. It includes the launch pad, the support infrastructure, the launch vehicle, the payload carrier vehicle and the mission support systems.
Advanced launch systems, such as Langstrom loops, space elevators or some electromagnetic launch systems might also be termed space transportation infrastructures, as no actual launch would be involved.
