sounding rocket

/ˌsaʊndɪŋ ˌrɑkət/
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Definitions of sounding rocket
  1. noun
    a research rocket used to obtain information about the atmosphere at various altitudes
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    type of:
    research rocket, test instrument vehicle, test rocket
    a rocket fired for test purposes
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