1. occurring or existing between stages or phases
Usage: technical

1. a section or component that connects two stages of a rocket or missile
Usage: aerospace

Examples

• The interstage period between the two phases of the project lasted three months.
• Engineers designed an interstage adapter to connect the rocket’s first and second stages.
• The interstage section separated cleanly during the launch sequence.
• Interstage cooling systems help manage temperature between processing stages.
• The rocket’s interstage structure houses important electronic components.
• An interstage analysis revealed potential improvements for the manufacturing process.