rockoon

/ˈrɒkoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of upper atmospheric balloon-borne rocket

“The space agency developed a novel rockoon to test the upper atmosphere.”

2. noun

A type of hybrid rocket using a balloon to lift a rocket to high altitude

“The engineers built a rockoon to launch their small payload into space.”

Synonyms

  • balloon rocket
  • high-altitude rocket

Antonyms

  • ground-launched rocket
  • suborbital glider