Send off (a rocket) (6)

I believe the answer is:

launch

(Other definitions for launch that I've seen before include "Rocket journey's starting point" , "Set on course, new ship or book" , "Of ship, formally set afloat" , "Large motorboat" , "publicity event" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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