a rocket used to launch a satellite into orbit

a spacecraft that is capable of launching or flying through an atmosphere (e.g., Earth's) in order to get into space and achieve orbit

A rocket used to launch a satellite or spacecraft.

The method of delivering a Satellite into orbit. The two methods used are either re-usable re-entry vehicles (like the NASA Space Shuttle or STS), or disposable launchers (like the Arianne or Atlas rocket systems). The Space Shuttle was an option for the IS-VI series Satellites, but most commonly Arianne rockets are used now. Disposable launchers are multiple-stage rockets; in other words they have a main power stage, which drops off when expended, and then other lesser power stages which push the Satellite into the desired orbit. Most launches take place from near-equatorial spaceports. The new Sea-Launch system launches from the middle of the ocean on the equator. Currently research is being done to create a single-stage-to-orbit re-usable re-entry vehicle to replace the Space Shuttle.

A launch vehicle is a rocket that is used to launch a payload into space. It usually will place this payload into orbit.