The initial movement or ascent of a rocket from its launch pad (7)
I believe the answer is:
liftoff
(Other definitions for liftoff that I've seen before include "Start of rocket's journey" , "flying start" , "Moment of launch" .)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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