Launch party?

NASA

["**Hint:** This organization is known for sending things skyward—think rockets and space missions.\n\n*(This hint guides the solver toward the space-related aspect of \"launch\" without directly mentioning NASA or parties, making it easier than the original clue but still requiring some deduction.)*"]

The clue "Launch party?" is a playful hint leading to the answer "NASA." Here's how the wordplay works: 1. **Double Meaning of "Launch"**: The word "launch" can refer to both the act of starting a spacecraft (as in a rocket launch) and a social event celebrating a new product or venture (a "launch party"). 2. **Question Mark Indication**: The question mark suggests that the clue is a pun or involves wordplay rather than a straightforward definition. 3. **NASA's Role**: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is the U.S. agency responsible for space launches, making it the "party" (organization) associated with "launch." Thus, the clue cleverly combines the idea of a "launch" (space-related) with a "party" (group or organization) to point to NASA.