Propellant boil-off refers to the evaporation or vaporization of cryogenic propellants in a launch vehicle’s tanks due to heat transfer from the surroundings. Boil-off can result in the loss of propellant mass and reduction in performance over time. Launch vehicles employ various techniques, such as insulation or active cooling, to minimize propellant boil-off during prelaunch and ascent.
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