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{{Short description|Naval weapon device}} A '''launch capsule''' is a device used to propel a [[submarine-launched missile]] or drone to the [[ocean]] surface.<ref>{{cite news |title=DSEI 2023: SpearUAV rolls out drone launcher system for submarines |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/dsei-2023-spearuav-unveils-drone-launch-system-for-submarines/ |access-date=8 November 2024 |work=Shepherd Media |date=19 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Upon reaching the ocean surface, the launch capsule is jettisoned, and the missile continues its journey, propelled by its booster motor.<ref>{{cite news |title=SSBN Triomphant Class |url=https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/triomphant/?cf-view |access-date=8 November 2024 |work=Naval Technology |date=3 May 2001}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Launch Capsule}} [[Category:Naval weapons]] {{Missile-stub}}
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