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Ascent meaning
The act of ascending; a motion upwards. | The way or means by which one ascends. | An eminence, hill, or high place.
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Eagle s ascent stage approaching Columbia Film taken from the LM Ascent Stage upon liftoff from the Moon reveals the American flag, planted some convert from the descent stage, whipping violently in the exhaust of the ascent stage engine.
Ascent routes An old postcard view showing the path up Ben Nevis The 1883 Pony Track to the summit (also known as the Ben Path, the Mountain Path or the Tourist Route) remains the simplest and most popular route of ascent.
Besides the original Japanese ascent, a notable ascent of the North Ridge was the one in 1990 by Greg Child, Greg Mortimer, and Steve Swenson, which was done alpine style above Camp 2, though using some fixed ropes already put in place by a Japanese team.
First ascent A sign board on the last traversable road to Kangchenjunga In 1955, Joe Brown and George Band made the first ascent on 25 May, followed by Norman Hardie and Tony Streather on 26 May.
The ascent stage contained the crew cabin, ascent propellant, and a reaction control system.
The ascent stage was loaded with the amount of fuel it would have had remaining if it had lifted off from the surface and reached the altitude at which the Apollo 10 ascent stage fired.
Also, its ascent underscores the growing convergence of technology, finance, and collective problem-solving.
And, over the past few days, we have seen his ascent to the top of the world hypocrisy rankings.
As a foreigner, his ascent to power was met with disdain by others in Darius’ administration.
Ascent Group LLC boosted its position in shares of American International Group by 11.4% during the fourth quarter.
Ascent Group LLC increased its stake in Hershey by 4.8% in the 4th quarter.
Besides, even before his ascent to the position of the country’s No.2, he had superintended over one of the most corrupt institutions in the country.
Clear woodland paths and tracks with some ascent/descent, the latter with steps.
Consequently, the BRI is akin to an everlasting, towering mountain, with each ascent revealing greater vistas, ideas, and awareness.
Crawford, a champion first at lightweight and then undisputed at light-welter, has ridden his more polished craftsmanship on his undefeated ascent through three divisions.
Day two covered 13 miles and 5,000 feet ascent and Greenhalgh and Marlow finished in 20th position and fourth mixed vets overall.
Following Philly’s ascent to status, the Eagles are the favorites in the eyes of many to repeat as division champs before embarking on another quest.
For those such as Mags Hindle, who knew Rayner when she was a young and fiery trade union representative for the north-west, her rapid political ascent is a testament, above all, to her self-belief and no-nonsense, hands-on approach.
He added that he had heard from “the community” that the Titan had dropped its ascent weights and was “trying to manage an emergency” when the implosion occurred.
He is banking his White House aspirations on a solid performance in Iowa, amid in New Hampshire and Haley’s ascent.