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Start of a space journey (5-3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

blast-off

(Other definitions for blast-off that I've seen before include "Start of a rocket's journey" , "First moment of a space mission" , "Conclusion of countdown?" , "Rocket launch" , "Countdown finale" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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