00 Home 01 Destination 02 Crew 03 Technology 03 Space launch 101 1 2 3 The terminology... Launch vehicle A launch vehicle or carrier rocket is a rocket-propelled vehicle used to carry a payload from Earth's surface to space, usually to Earth orbit or beyond. Our WEB-X carrier rocket is the most powerful in operation. Standing 150 metres tall, it's quite an awe-inspiring sight on the launch pad!