groundlaunch
Ground launch, often written as groundlaunch, refers to the launching of a vehicle from the Earth's surface into space or suborbital flight. It encompasses the infrastructure, operations, and procedures used to lift a rocket from a ground-based launch facility. Ground launches are distinct from air-launch and sea-launch methods and are the standard approach for most orbital missions and many ballistic programs.
Ground-launch systems typically comprise a launch pad or vertical assembly facility, a flame trench or sound
Operationally, a ground launch follows a sequence of vehicle rollout, fueling, checkouts, safing, and countdown, culminating
Historical examples include early ground-launched missiles such as the V-2, as well as orbital programs like