What is another word for launch vehicle?
Pronunciation: [lˈɔːnt͡ʃ vˈi͡əkə͡l] (IPA) 
Launch vehicle is a term used to refer to a system or a rocket that launches a spacecraft or a satellite into space. There are different synonyms used to refer to launch vehicles such as rockets, boosters, space launchers, missiles, and launchers. These terms mean the same as a launch vehicle but have different connotations used in different contexts. For instance, the term rocket is used widely in the media and science fields, whereas a missile is commonly associated with military applications. The term space launcher may be used more in a commercial context. In general, these synonyms are interchangeable depending on the context of use.
