A rocket launch is the process of sending a spacecraft or satellite into space using a rocket. This involves igniting powerful engines that produce thrust, lifting the rocket off the ground. The launch typically occurs at a spaceport, where the rocket is carefully prepared and checked for safety before takeoff. During the launch, the rocket travels through the atmosphere and into space, often reaching speeds of thousands of miles per hour. Once it reaches the desired altitude, the rocket may release its payload, such as a satellite or a crewed spacecraft, into orbit around the Earth or on a trajectory to another destination.