A rocket launch is the process of sending a spacecraft or satellite into space using a rocket. Rockets are powerful vehicles that burn fuel to create thrust, allowing them to overcome Earth's gravity. The launch typically occurs at a spaceport, where the rocket is carefully prepared and checked before liftoff. During a launch, the rocket ascends through the atmosphere, often in multiple stages. Each stage contains its own engines and fuel, which are jettisoned when depleted. Successful launches can place satellites into orbit or send spacecraft, like those operated by NASA or SpaceX, on missions to explore space.