launch pad

n.1. The base or platform from which a rocket or space vehicle is launched.2. A foundation or starting point.

launch pad

or launching padn1. (Astronautics) a platform from which a spacecraft, rocket, etc, is launched2. an effective starting point for a career, enterprise, or campaign

launch′

(or launch′ing) pad` or launch′pad`,

n. 1. the platform on which a rocket, missile, etc., is launched. 2. something that serves to launch or initiate. [1955–60]

launch pad

A concrete or other hard surface area on which a missile launcher is positioned.

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launch pad - a platform from which rockets or space craft are launchedlaunch area, launching pad, launchpad, padplatform - a raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform"launching site - a place for launching pads

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launch pad

[′lȯnch ‚pad] (aerospace engineering) The load-bearing base or platform from which a rocket vehicle is launched. Also known as launching pad; pad.

Launch Pad

the site where rockets are launched; the launcher and launch system on which it is mounted; part of the launch complex of a cosmodrome. In some cases, rockets are assembled vertically on the launch pad from individual stages that have been tested and prepared for assembly at an installation and testing site. Payloads may also be installed on the launch pad.

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noun a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched

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