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Noun: takeoff booster
  1. The first stage of a multistage rocket that provides initial thrust
    "The takeoff booster separated from the spacecraft after reaching the upper atmosphere";
    - booster, booster rocket, booster unit, takeoff rocket

Derived forms: takeoff boosters

Type of: rocket, rocket engine

Part of: multistage rocket, step rocket