the 'ascension' [=(more commonly) 'ascent'] of a balloon
The play tells of his 'ascension' to the presidency.
the 'ascension' of women in society
(..) Spit on it for two minutes, would you, for Christ's sake? We're hot. We're getting hotter. Engine room, red clip status? - One kilometer on ascension. - Engage artificial gravity. - Engaged. - I'm altering the vector now. Inhibit CNG control. - Struts retract. (..)1979 Alien